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Director of Study Abroad
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201407307923 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
The Director of Study Abroad provides leadership and strategic direction for UCR's study abroad efforts. The Director reports to the Assistant Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and is responsible for developing policies, programs, and integrated services to advance opportunities for faculty and students to participate in study abroad programs and exchanges. The Director of Study Abroad will be responsible for the administrative and programmatic direction of all UC Riverside study abroad programs, including the UC Education Abroad Programs (EAP), Summer Study Abroad faculty-led short-term programs, and other programs delivered by third-party study abroad providers. The Director will lead, direct, and manage the implementation of international academic experiences for students and expand the number of students participating in education abroad opportunities. Improving diversity of study abroad population is another goal, consistent with the equity concerns of the campus and the Office of Undergraduate Education.
Minimum Requirements
1 - History of engagement with study abroad programs and international education.
2- Advanced degree, 5 or more years demonstrated progressively responsible experience leading a similar organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 - Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to make effective oral and written presentations.
4 - Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally communicate with students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders.
5 - Proven skills in financial management, budgeting, fiscal controls, extramural funding sources, as required to develop and oversee multiple program budgets and to secure appropriate funding from multiple sources.
6 - Demonstrated capacity for effective management and leadership, including crisis management.
2- Advanced degree, 5 or more years demonstrated progressively responsible experience leading a similar organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 - Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to make effective oral and written presentations.
4 - Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally communicate with students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders.
5 - Proven skills in financial management, budgeting, fiscal controls, extramural funding sources, as required to develop and oversee multiple program budgets and to secure appropriate funding from multiple sources.
6 - Demonstrated capacity for effective management and leadership, including crisis management.
Preferred Qualifications
1 - University of California experience.
2 - NAFSA affiliation, with knowledge of best practices in study abroad.
3 - Identification and evaluation of study abroad program learning outcomes.
4 - Foreign language competence.
2 - NAFSA affiliation, with knowledge of best practices in study abroad.
3 - Identification and evaluation of study abroad program learning outcomes.
4 - Foreign language competence.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview