Assistant Director, International Programs & Study Abroad, Haslam College of Business UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThis is a full-time position that reports to the Director and will provide leadership and oversight of essential services to students interested in studying abroad and support to faculty as they work with study abroad students. The Assistant Director will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Office of International Programs & Study Abroad (IPSA) in Haslam and supervise the program coordinator staff. They will contribute to the development of strategies and processes that support the Haslam College of Business emergent plan for internationalization.As a study abroad program leader they will exercise discretion and independent judgment in the implementation of risk management procedures. The incumbent will represent the college and university to foreign partners and foster institutional-level relationships.ResponsibilitiesInternational Program Supervision and AdministrationSupervise IPSA Program Coordinators to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the office to include effective scheduling advising program promotionEnsure and oversee the preparation of students by assisting with applications developing and maintaining information resources visas and making travel arrangements. Provide support services before during and after education abroad experiences including but not limited to programs such as pre-departure orientations and post-program evaluations.Serve as a study abroad program faculty leader ensuring a well-organized safe and academically-sound experience that contributes to the academic instruction of credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses.Program Promotion/MarketingResponsible for the recruitment of students in person and through a variety of media.Manage the development of marketing/branding strategy and materials for HCB faculty-led programs and HCB-approved study abroad programs to include the commutation of curricular options specific to the business education. This includes the facilitation of campaign efforts and events to encourage students to study abroad promote the importance of study abroad and further the goals of the International Programs office.Organize and coordinate the planning and efforts to conduct student presentations across the curriculum to promote increased study abroad participation.Responsible for the maintenance of the international program and study abroad website.Program ResourcesServe as a resource for faculty staff and other offices regarding programs and policies. Engage in training and activities to retain professional expertise.Coordinate scholarship promotion and serve in the blind review of applicants as a scholarship committee member.Stay abreast of new opportunities both locally nationally and internationally for student funding as well as programmatic funding opportunities.Academic Advising and Program AdvancementIndependent academic advising to students planning to study abroad from the point of appropriate program selection based on major and needed coursework to the determination and approval of major and minor course equivalencies.Individual and team academic advising during HCB freshman orientation to ensure a smooth transition in the first-year experience to include appropriate course selection the consideration of transferred and AP credit as well as other student retention efforts.Coordinate and maintain an HCB curriculum audit to identify and evaluate international content to meet international program/course requirements to ensure program design supports students according to university and college curriculum guidelines.Make recommendations for the addition of or discontinuation of academic programs based on their appropriateness and academic fit with the HCB curriculum and standards.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation:Bachelors degree in International Studies Education Business Human Services or a related fieldMasters and/or terminal degree in a relevant field required or must be completed within one semester of start dateExperience:At least 5 years of full-time experience working in international education student services academic advising international engagement or a related field.Prior supervisory experience required which could include student staff.Knowledge Skills Abilities:Staff supervision and office management skillsWorking knowledge of higher education global programs standards requirements and practices.Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while executing program goals policies and regulations.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from culturally-diverse backgrounds.Ability to interact with study abroad program representatives faculty and students in a professional manner with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality.Demonstrated excellent written and oral formal/informal communication skills. Ability to communicate with international partners who are often non-native English speakers.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to work periodic evening and weekend hours.Ability to travel internationally.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Doctoral degree preferredExperience:Public speaking experienceProficiency in a foreign languageExperience living working and/or studying abroadKnowledge Skills Abilities:Previous supervisory experiencePublic speaking experienceExperience living or studying abroadProficiency in a foreign languageWork LocationLocation: Knoxville TNOnsiteCompensation and BenefitsUT market range: MR12Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication InstructionsTo express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Dhcp,Datawarehousing,Data Warehousing,Adobe Flash,Anesthesia Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1