What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-86 Associate Director of Education Abroad (SUA3) - Global Engagement Office position at West Chester University?
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Global Engagement Office invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Education Abroad.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Global Engagement Office (GEO) leads the WCU community of educators in developing and preparing students to become globally aware and engaged members of a diverse society.
Reporting to the Associate Provost for Global Engagement, the Associate Director manages and develops faculty-staff led programs; advises potential study abroad students, administers risk management programs, and oversees budget and technology related to study abroad.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional experience advising students and managing studying abroad programs with faculty and campus partners; working with external travel abroad vendors; risk management; using social media tools and the ability to communicate and collaborate with campus constituents – both internal and external to the university.
Responsibilities include:
This position requires US citizenship or permanent US residency.
Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume, cover letter and contact information for two professional references (all required for consideration).
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Global Engagement Office (GEO) leads the WCU community of educators in developing and preparing students to become globally aware and engaged members of a diverse society.
Reporting to the Associate Provost for Global Engagement, the Associate Director manages and develops faculty-staff led programs; advises potential study abroad students, administers risk management programs, and oversees budget and technology related to study abroad.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional experience advising students and managing studying abroad programs with faculty and campus partners; working with external travel abroad vendors; risk management; using social media tools and the ability to communicate and collaborate with campus constituents – both internal and external to the university.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary faculty and staff-led program manager and liaison to the University’s six colleges to ensure that programs serve the academic goals of each academic department and college
- Lead education abroad program development initiatives to ensure proper curricular and co-curricular integration
- Monitor international travel risk assessment, travel policies, program development, budgets, Via TRM software training, risk management, in-country program management, and the recruitment, preparation, and retention of program participants
- Oversee the recruitment, enrollment, pre-departure orientation and re-entry of faculty/staff-led education abroad participants
- Engage and coordinate with key administrative and academic constituencies and community stakeholders to support student and faculty success in international programs
- Plan, organize, and execute annual study abroad fairs and outreach activities
- Advise all potential study abroad students interested in studying outside of the U.S. on faculty/staff-led programs and provides guidance about the region, host country, and appropriate visa requirements
- Master's degree
- Three (3) years of experience coordinating and managing study abroad programs
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience using study abroad management systems (Via-TRM)
- Experience working with faculty-led abroad programs
- Risk/Crisis Management Experience
- Experience with higher education systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, BI, D2L, and OnBase
- Experience using social media tools
This position requires US citizenship or permanent US residency.
Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application materials must include a resume, cover letter and contact information for two professional references (all required for consideration).
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Salary : $60,147
