Director of International Education leads and directs all aspects of the institution's international programs. Oversees programs, activities, faculty affairs, and academic support services. Being a Director of International Education develops and implements strategies to attract and retain students and faculty. Oversees the operations of the study abroad and foreign exchange programs, the international admissions process, and English language programs. Additionally, Director of International Education ensures that the curriculum remains current and is in compliance with accreditation standards. Monitors the documentation and visa application processes. Oversees the departmental budget and management of expenditures throughout the year. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Director of International Education typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Director of International Education typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Director of the Office of International Programs
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Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Associate Provost, the Director of the Office of International Programs (OIP) serves as the university’s senior international officer (SIO), leading the university’s international student and scholar services (ISSS) and Study Abroad operations. The Director supervises five full-time staff members, including an administrative secretary, international partnership coordinator, international student advisor, short-term program coordinator, and study abroad coordinator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Associate Provost
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision is exercised over five full-time staff members, including an administrative secretary, international partnership coordinator, international student advisor, short-term program coordinator, and study abroad coordinator.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.
Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.
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