Director, Education Abroad
- Employer
- Florida International University
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Salary
- Starting at $100,000 – commensurate with education & experience
- Closing date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Phone number
- 305-9XXXXXXX
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- Specialty
- Global Education
- Position Type
- Director
- Hours
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- College / University
The Director of Education Abroad at Florida International University (FIU) is a visionary leader responsible for the strategic development and expansion of FIU's education abroad and exchange programs. This role requires a dynamic individual with experience in international education and student success. The Director will lead efforts to increase enrollment, enhance program offerings, foster external relationships, and administrative support. The Director formulates policies and strategies for the Office of Education Abroad.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for the growth and diversification of education abroad programs. Evaluate and enhance existing programs to ensure high quality academic experience.
- Lead the Education Abroad team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the unit.
- Develop and execute strategies to increase student participation in student mobility programs.
- Work closely with faculty, academic departments, and advisors to promote programs and answer questions. Work closely with student affairs departments to align programs to fit student affairs policies.
- Conduct outreach and promotional activities to raise awareness of education abroad and exchange programs.
- Negotiate agreements and partnerships that enhance the quality and accessibility of education abroad and exchange programs.
- Develop and implement initiatives to foster positive relationships with students participating in education abroad programs. Maintain open communication channels with students to address concerns and provide guidance.
- Work closely with the International Travel Committee to ensure the effectiveness of the institution's international travel policy, pre-departure protocols and emergency responses for all internationally traveling students.
- Oversee the administrative functions of the Education Abroad office, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and six (6) years of appropriate experience.
Departmental Requirements:
Previous experience with study abroad programs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Multilingual.
- Knowledge of international education and study abroad.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
- Proven track record of developing and expanding education abroad programs.
- Evidence of achievement in relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Experience with budget management and financial oversight.
Salary:
Starting at $100,000 - commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule:
Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:30 PM
Working Conditions:
International Travel
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
Other Information:
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to travel internationally.
For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID #.533541.
Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers
Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information in the application: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country; a complete copy of your passport; the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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