"Assistant Director - Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance"

Description of Work:

At the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance, we connect academic disciplines related to law, policy, business and agriculture to prepare students for leadership roles in international trade and finance, support interdisciplinary research and increase public understanding of these issues. The Yeutter Institute is a community focused on understanding and adapting to our global world.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director will develop and implement plans and programs to advance the Yeutter Institute's integrated education, public engagement, and research missions. The Assistant Director will play a key role in maintaining institute programs and helping realize the institute's potential for growth, and will be an important contributor to the institute's ongoing strategic planning discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and organizes new initiatives with the Yeutter Institute director, faculty chairs, and strategic stakeholders.
• Conducts independent research on international trade and finance and related areas in support of institute programs and research projects.
• Develops and implements experiential learning opportunities for students, managing programs, administering awards and developing potential study abroad opportunities.
• Advises students on the international trade minor.
• Assists the Yeutter Institute director with programming, strategy development, and project management support.

Within the UNL System, this position is categorized as a Program Manager.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

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Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, International Relations, Political Science, Business, Economics, or a related field, and at least two years of relevant experience. Or
• Master's degree in Agriculture, International Relations, Political Science, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills may also be considered.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
• Experience must demonstrate excellent writing skills and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Interest in working with university students.
• Strong desire to learn about international trade and related topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Demonstrated interest in an interdisciplinary program.
• Experience working with university students.
• Prefer a self-starter bringing creative problem-solving skills to the job of helping grow an interdisciplinary institute.