"Assistant Director, Education Abroad"

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Location: Center for International Ed

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 606539

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture: NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence.

Special Information: This position is posted as Assistant Director, Education Abroad, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Director, International Education.

Job Description: Come join our team of more than 70 full-time, part-time, and student staff representing five continents and 16 native languages! Be a part of an internationally recognized Education Abroad Office. The Center for International Education (CIE) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) has received the Paul Simon Award, and the Education Abroad team within CIE has received the Heiskell Award. Additionally, NAU is ranked in IIE's Open Doors within the top 10 US institutions for year-long study abroad participation. Our office has over 500 programs in more than 75 countries. We send students abroad for the year, semester, summer, and winter or spring break and offer students opportunities through exchange, provider, intern, and faculty-led programs based on their academic, financial, and personal needs. At NAU you will be able to work with a diverse group of students and partners. Our student body is nearly one-quarter Hispanic with a higher than average Native American population as well. The Assistant Director for Education Abroad will have responsibility for programs in their assigned region but will need to be flexible and is expected to accommodate changes in their region based on departmental needs.

To receive full consideration, please complete the standard online NAU application, submit a cover letter and resume, and include a 300-400 word statement on how you have contributed to an environment that includes and respects diversity in your previous positions and how you would increase enrollment for underrepresented students.

Administration - 40%: Manage Education Abroad teams' scholarships, working with review committee and Associated Students of NAU; Support Education Abroad grant research and writing to supplement NAU's robust Education Abroad programming and partnership development; Supervise education abroad participant course enrollment and equivalency tracking; Manage Education abroad participant international health insurance enrollment and protocols; Supervise Education Abroad part time staff, graduate assistants and intern; supports Education Abroad Advisor Lead in student employee supervision; Manage and track partnership memoranda of understanding in collaboration with CIE Administration; collaborate with Education Abroad Director on renewals as they arise; Oversee website content accuracy and content development as needed; Oversee and collaborate on Education Abroad program and participant billing in collaboration with outside partners and CIE Accounting division; Assist Education Abroad Director in Risk Mitigation working with emergency situations abroad; Oversee communications management of policies created by Director by updating website and student information.

Education Abroad Programming - 30%: Manage Faculty-led programming by assisting faculty in development of proposals, ensuring they adhere to programming standards; Develop and manage Education Abroad alumni network and communications; Supervise Education Abroad programming assessment on an annual basis; Provide support to curriculum mapping; Co-lead online and virtual study abroad course.

Education Abroad Advising - 25%: Advise faculty led programs, in collaboration with the Education Abroad team; Advise students on academic credit, grade transfer processes and other academic policies as they relate to NAU in general and the student's program of study; Serve as back up for advising students (year-long, semester and summer, spring break, or winter programs); Advise students, faculty, staff, and parents on NAU's administrative policies, procedures and opportunities for study abroad; Advise faculty and academic advisors on academic policies of host institutions and of NAU's policies for transfer of courses earned abroad.

Other duties as assigned - 5%.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field; 2-4 years of management or supervisory experience; 3-5 years of relevant experience; 1 year experience living or working abroad; Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of principles of programs, policy implementation, and department administration; Knowledge of higher education administrative systems and related business principle; Supervisory practices and principles; Organizational and project management skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Prior experience with Terra Dotta Education Abroad applicant management database; Experience with Word Press; Possesses strong leadership practices; Possesses strong problem solving, organizational and analytical capabilities; Motivates and empowers staff and facilitates communication across individuals and teams; Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: As of 12/10/21, the Safer Federal Workforce employee vaccination requirement is currently suspended pending the outcome of a federal court-issued injunction. For current status, visit FAQs for Employee Vaccination Requirement.

Background Information: This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program. Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report are available at the provided links.

Salary: Salary range begins at $62,996. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status: This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Benefits: This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents.

Learning and Development: Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship: NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline: September 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button. Submit the required documents as specified.