Assistant Director of Education Abroad

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking an Assistant Director for Education Abroad to lead and optimize the Education Abroad operations across the university. The role coordinates faculty-led programs, advises students on opportunities that fit their academic plans, and collaborates with the Advising community to broaden study abroad options.

The position will supervise paid student staff and volunteers, support risk management, and coordinate with the Office of International Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• 3+ years in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience in higher education administration or advising.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Terra Dotta software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve EA advising operations to increase participation across the WSU system.
• Coordinate faculty-led programs with WSU faculty, colleges, and external vendors.
• Advise students on EA opportunities aligned with academic requirements.
• Collaborate with Advising community to expand study abroad opportunities.
• Assist with Terra Dotta software management and support.

Skills

Public Speaking

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree may substitute for 1 year experience

Tools

Terra Dotta

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

**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