What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean of International Programs position at Wofford College?
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Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a "best value" and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Wofford College's Office of International Programs (OIP) invites applications for Assistant Dean of International Programs. Reporting directly to the Dean of International Programs, the Assistant Dean coordinates all faculty-led study abroad programming (including Wofford's Interim travel / study programming), serves as an advisor for partner-sponsored and Wofford-administered study abroad, and serves as a risk manager in incident management overseas. The Assistant Dean also supervises the study abroad advisor.
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position located in the Office of International Programs. The normal work schedule is 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours will be expected along with some domestic and international travel and professional development opportunities. Minimal hours of work performance is 37.5 hours / week.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES :
50% Faculty-led Programming
- Provide guidance to program leaders for program development and implementation, timelines, and pre-departure and reentry workshops
- Manage budget preparation, application processing, orientations, supervision, reentry programming and marketing
- Coordinate and support international independent study and internship Interim opportunities with Interim Coordinator
- Serve as primary risk and crisis manager for all faculty-led programs
- Connect faculty with external logistical and study abroad partners
- Liaise with internal stakeholders for billing and financial aid support of faculty-led programs
- Review and process travel grant applications
- Evaluate program success and viability annually
25% Affiliate Programming
20% Supervise the Study Abroad Advisor
5% Other Duties : Perform other duties as assigned, related, delegated, or appointed.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Appointment requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and minimally 3-years of experience working in education abroad. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in International Education or related field is preferred. Additional requirements and desired skills include :
To apply, please upload a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references, including a recent supervisor.
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