Director International Trade Center CS25-160
Director International Trade Center CS25-160
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Description
The School of Business at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an experienced dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Director of the International Trade Center (ITC). This individual will play a key role in supporting the global engagement of the School of Business by developing and strengthening essential partnerships and providing highlevel leadership to drive the success of the ITCs mission. As the Director you will oversee the operations of the ITC ensuring its position as a premier resource for exportready firms and international trade counseling.
What Youll Do:
- Leadership & Management: Direct and manage the daily operations of the ITC ensuring efficient delivery of services and resources to clients including small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Export Counseling: Lead international trade counseling efforts offering expert guidance to clients regarding market and country data export readiness and international trade leads. Assess client needs and provide tailored guidance through export requirements and processes.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with key stakeholders including the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment Illinois SBDC leadership and international trade partners. Build and maintain strong relationships to enhance support for ITC initiatives and strengthen its role in fostering global trade opportunities.
- Event Coordination: Plan coordinate and actively participate in businesstobusiness matchmaking events with international partners to promote Illinois business trade and expand global engagement opportunities for local businesses.
- Educational Outreach: Design market and deliver seminars workshops and conferences on international trade educating clients businesses and entrepreneurs on the complexities of global markets.
- Networking & Advocacy: Establish and nurture a regional network of exporting businesses and service providers. Represent the ITC at trade groups government bodies and industry events delivering presentations and advocating for the advancement of Illinois businesses in the international market.
- Trade Missions: Organize and lead international trade and educational missions working alongside SIUE leadership and state officials to promote and expand opportunities for southern Illinois businesses in global markets.
- Continuous Improvement: Innovate and implement strategies to improve ITC services client outcomes and organizational efficiency. Stay abreast of international trade trends and best practices to ensure the ITC remains at the forefront of trade assistance and client support.
- Team Development: Provide leadership and guidance to ITC staff fostering an environment of collaboration and professional growth. Ensure effective coordination of client counseling functions with local regional and international partners.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Three 3 years of experience in a related field such as international trade export/import operations global market development business consulting economic development supply chain management or a similar area.
*A Masters degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may substitute for one 1 year of required experience.
Proficiency in computer systems and familiarity with international business practices are also required.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System outofstate candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Classification:State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5003 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten 10 working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.
PreEmployment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo preemployment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F1 or J1 visas are not eligible for fulltime or parttime civil service positions with permanent status. F1 and J1 visa holders must be enrolled fulltime and can only apply for temporary parttime roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from statesponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
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EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
