Global Relations Advisor

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 8069
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online , on UTSA Today or on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/02/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Initial review of applications will begin June 17, 2022.

Salary
Salary Range: $50,000- $58,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is required.

Essential Functions
Function: Directly assists the Senior Director of International Services and Vice Provost for Global Initiatives with the initiation, development, and documentation of institutional relationships and academic initiatives with foreign universities, institutes, and government entities.

Scope: Coordinates and arranges the protocol required by activities with international visitors and related events. Accomplishes special projects related to international initiatives as assigned by the Senior Director of International Services, and/or the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives.

Typical Duties:

Periodic:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative and project officer program experience in the university setting, to include experience managing multiple processes while developing or revising administrative policies and procedures to meet the organizational goals and mission.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Bilingual in the languages of English and Spanish, with the ability to speak, read, and write at a high level of professional competence in both languages.
• Technological expertise, including use of MS Windows, MS Office, and web-based applications. General office equipment.
• The ability to multi-task, work and lead in a fast paced professional business environment.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to lead and work with individuals and groups in a professional, facilitative way. Excellent intercultural communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to problem solve and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Prior experience in the management of related programs and initiatives in a University setting.
• Experience in the management/administration of higher education programs in a University setting.
• The demonstrated ability to maximize/leverage technology to further advance programmatic goals in the work setting. Experience in working with computer based databases, such as MS Excel.

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.