EU Center Associate Director & Programs Lead

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Associate Director for the European Union Center to teach courses, advise students, oversee the MAEUS graduate program, and manage budgets and personnel. The role provides strategic leadership for the EUC's scholarly programs and outreach in collaboration with the Director.

The position requires advanced degrees in international studies, international experience, and a track record in grant management and academic leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in international studies or related fields.
• International experience such as studying, teaching, or research abroad.
• Experience in administration, fiscal and/or grant management, personnel oversight, and academic program management.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two core MAEUS courses as assigned.
• Develop and teach advanced seminars related to MAEUS.
• Identify external funding opportunities and write grant proposals with the Director.
• Manage grant execution in accordance with guidelines and deadlines.
• Coordinate academic advising for MAEUS students and conduct progress reviews.
• Provide administrative leadership of the EU Center office and supervise staff.
• Develop and strengthen relations with other European Centers and external partners.
• Collaborate with LAS and Graduate College on academic matters.

Skills

International experience

Administration

Grant management

Budget management

Staff supervision

Academic program management

Education

Master's degree in international studies or related fields

PhD in international studies/European studies or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Desktop publishing software

Job description

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Associate Director for the European Union Center to teach courses, advise students, oversee the MAEUS graduate program, and manage budgets and personnel. The role provides strategic leadership for the EUC's scholarly programs and outreach in collaboration with the Director.

The position requires advanced degrees in international studies, international experience, and a track record in grant management and academic leadership.