Assistant Director of Education Abroad

agInnovation Northeast; Pullman (WA); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Washington State University in Pullman, WA invites applications for Assistant Director for Education Abroad. This full-time, permanent role oversees EA operations, develops faculty-led programs, and guides students to align opportunities with their academic plans.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years in student services with leadership experience; proficiency in Terra Dotta and MS Office is expected. Willingness to work outside standard hours is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Public Speaking experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Terra Dotta or similar platforms.
• Willingness to work outside of regular business hours.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and improve the daily advising operations of EA at WSU.
• Coordinate the development of faculty-led programs with WSU faculty, colleges, departments, and external vendors.
• Advise students on EA opportunities within their academic requirements.
• Collaborate with WSU Advising to increase opportunities to study abroad within academic plans.
• Assist with management and support for Terra Dotta.
• Supervise paid student staff and oversee the student volunteer program.
• Serve as support for Risk Management & Crisis Situations.

Connaissances

Public Speaking

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in related field may substitute for 1 year of experience

Outils

Terra Dotta

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

**The Opportunity:**The **Assistant Director for Education Abroad (EA)** is an integral member of the **Office of International Programs (IP)** and the EA team who facilitates education opportunities for WSU students at home and abroad. The Assistant Director of Education Abroad performs essential functions, which may include but are not limited to:* Developing, maintaining, and improving the daily advising operations of EA at WSU to increase participation of students across the WSU system within each college and campus.* Coordinating the development of faculty-led programs with WSU faculty, colleges, departments, and external vendors including maintaining policies and procedures.* Advising students on EA opportunities within their academic requirements.* Collaborating with WSU Advising community to increase opportunities available for students to study abroad within their academic plan.* Assisting with the management and support for Terra Dotta.* Supervising paid student staff and overseeing the student volunteer program.* Serve as support for Risk Management & Crisis Situations.**Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (100% FTE), **permanent** position. This position is overtime **eligible.****Monthly Salary:**$4,102.52 - $4,641.66 | *Commensurate with experience and qualifications* In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:**WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. **Required Qualifications:*** Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.* Experience in higher education administration, teaching, or student services.* Demonstrated leadership skills or experience.* Public Speaking experience.* Demonstrated proficiency/skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, andPowerPoint.* Demonstrated knowledge with web-based search tools and applications.* Proficiency with Terra Dotta software or similar platforms.* Willingness and ability to work outside of regular business hours of operation, including during evenings and on weekends as necessary.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Knowledge of the field of international education, education abroad trends, and higher education advising best practices.* Experience with faculty-led program development, including but not limited to budgets, risk management, implementation, and assessment.* At least one year of experience supervising professional or student staff.* Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to independently develop and execute long-term plans.* Demonstrated experience that includes international work or travel or education abroad.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:**Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **About College/Area** -International Programs **Area/College:**Office of International Programs**Department Name:**Education Abroad**Location:**Pullman, WA **Application Instructions:**Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. **Background Check:**This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 Month