Assistant Dean of International Programs
Assistant Dean of International Programs
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Wofford College is a place where thought leads where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.
Wofford College established in 1854 is a fouryear residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1874 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 middleincome students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Wofford Colleges 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 facultyled study abroad programming (including Woffords Interim travel/study programming) serves as an advisor for partnersponsored and Woffordadministered study abroad and serves as a risk manager in incident management overseas. The Assistant Dean also supervises the study abroad advisor.
This is a fulltime 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 / RESPONSIBILITIES:
50 Facultyled Programming
Provide guidance to program leaders for program development and implementation timelines and predeparture and reentry workshops
Manage budget preparation application processing orientations supervision reentry programming andmarketing
Coordinate and support international independent studyand internship Interim opportunitieswith Interim Coordinator
Serve as primary risk and crisis manager for all facultyled programs
Connect faculty with external logistical and study abroad partners
Liaise with internal stakeholders for billing and financial aid support of facultyled programs
Review and process travel grant applications
Evaluate program success and viability annually
25 Affiliate Programming
Advise students regarding semester and summer study abroadopportunities
Lead study abroad student orientationsessions
Serve as risk and crisis manager within the Office of InternationalPrograms
Distribute international programs data (internally andexternally)
Provide updates to internal stakeholders regarding study abroad enrollmentand scholarshipsfor billing housing and financial aid purposes
Communicate with external partners regarding study abroad applicationsscholarship applicants and marketing initiatives
Respond to parent and student concerns
Represent the OIPto market international programming to prospective students and theirfamilies
Represent OIPofficewhen Dean is unavailable
ManageTerra Dotta online applicationsoftware(portfolio management application process datacollection)
Overseecourse mappinginitiatives with input from internal stakeholders(faculty registrar etc.
Processaportion ofapplications for offcampus study
Review and process travel grant applications
20%Supervise the Study Abroad Advisor
Serve as supervisor to study abroad advisor
Support Study Abroad Advisorin administrative oversight whenStudy Abroad Advisor isout of the office
Serve as mentor for Study Abroad Advisor in program design advising oversight of student ambassador program and marketing initiatives
Train Study Abroad Advisor in TerraDotta setup and process implementation
5 Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned related delegated or appointed.
Support the Dean in special projects as needed to meet internationalizationinitiatives or as assigned.
In the absence or at the request of the Dean represent the Dean and/or OIP for specific needs functions or events.
Stay abreast of current developments and trends in international education studyabroad or related and attend appropriate trainings seminars or conferences as required.
Perform other duties or services in contributing to the mission and needs of the College including serving on committees or other projects or assignments as delegated appointed or elected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Appointment requires a Masters degree from an accredited college or university and minimally 3years of experience working in education abroad. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in International Education or related field is preferred. Additional requirements and desired skills include:
Previous experience coordinating and/or supporting various facets of facultyled study abroad programs (program development budgets logistics and incident management)
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to working with students from diverse and underrepresented populations in study abroad
Demonstrated experience in navigating different cultural contexts
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to present information in a clear and engaging manner for multiple stakeholders
Proven success with project management and strong attention to detail
Ability to work well independently and within a team
Demonstrated use of sound judgment in solving problems
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth within education abroad
Familiarity with Terra Dotta (StudioAbroad) software and proficiency in using Microsoft Office or Office 365
Proficiency in a language other than English (preferred)
Understanding of website maintenance via a content management system (preferred)
Experience studying and/or working in different countries (preferred)
Previous experience supervising and/or mentoring others (preferred)
To apply please upload a copy of your resume a cover letter and a list of three professional references including a recent supervisor.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students faculty and staff and strives to recruit develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For information about Woffords Title IX compliance visit wofford/administration/titleix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process please contact
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
