Central Michigan University
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/STUDY ABROAD/FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, us, 48804
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/STUDY ABROAD/FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
Position Number:
S-3436
Position Summary:Under the general direction of the Director of Study Abroad, this position is responsible for administering faculty-led programs which includes working with faculty to develop program proposals and budgets in accordance with University policies and procedures, and to advise students who are interested in participating. This position also manages the Student International Travel Registry.Required Qualifications:Bachelors Degree.Three years of experience working in a study abroad office.Experience studying, working, or living abroad.Budget management experience.Program planning and management experience.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, university offices,and overseas institutions.Ability to use initiative, independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex tasks and projectsin a fast-paced environment, including excellent follow-up and attentionto detail.Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills with demonstratedease working with all levels of professionals in an organization.Cross-cultural communication skills.Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree in a relevant field.One year of experience working with faculty-led programs.Experience leading or co-leading a faculty-led program.Terra Dotta software experience.Experience working with campus constituencies in developing study abroad programs.Experience working with budgets and vendors.Knowledge of health and safety considerations outside the U.S. for students abroad.Outreach and promotion experience.Knowledge of a foreign language.Duties & Responsibilities:Program Development:Manages portfolio of customized faculty-led programs in multiple countries.Works with faculty to develop and prepare program proposals and budgets according to University policies and procedures.Works closely with overseas partners or program providers to research and assist faculty in planning site logistics.Reviews country specific health and safety considerations in the host country and advise faculty leaders.
Faculty Support:Organizes faculty workshops about creating and leading programs abroad.Advises and assists faculty in developing program proposals and budgets, recruitment/outreach plans, student application review process, pre-departure orientation, on-site logistics, and financial management of programs following CMU Policies.Reviews new program proposals and coordinate approval process.Plans pre-departure orientation for faculty leaders.
Program Budget Management:Determines final program fee with faculty leaders.Manages individual accounts for each program; approve invoices to be paid, monitor faculty credit card charges, assist faculty in determining allowable cash advances, and ensure that accounts are balanced.Reviews and approve program expenses reconciliations submitted by faculty.
Student Advising and Outreach:Meets with students interested in participating in a faculty-led program; answer student inquiries.Assists students with questions about the application and process and funding study abroad; maintain contact with students throughout the process.Develops and manages faculty-led pre-departure orientation presentations and information.Manages student registration and billing for faculty-led programs.Participates in marketing and promotion of study abroad.Participates in annual Study Abroad Fair; assists with preparation and promotion.
Administrative:Acts as the resource for faculty leaders to ensure that the Forum on Education Abroad Standards of Good Practice are followed in creating study programs and leading students abroad.Coordinates online application process using Terra Dotta software.Serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding faculty-led international programs policies and procedures.Responds to health and safety emergencies abroad as needed and in coordination with the Director of Study Abroad.Prepares and updates information about developing and leading a faculty-led program on the website, in Terra Dotta, and in print.Contributes to development of faculty-led policies and procedures.Ensures that program evaluations are sent to students.Maintains annual statistics for faculty-led programs.Stays abreast of industry trends and best practices; participate in conferences, workshops, and webinars as needed.
Student International Travel Registry:Works with students who will travel abroad for academic learning opportunities other than to participate in a study abroad program (i.e. conference, research, workshop, etc.).Ensures that the purpose for international travel is approved by faculty.Ensures that students complete the Student International Travel Registry forms.Ensures that students are enrolled in CMUs group international health insurance.
Other:Works with OGE Terra Dotta team leader to coordinate the application process, to troubleshoot issues and implement software updates.Contributes to OGE activities to promote campus internationalization.May supervise staff or student assistants.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision Exercised:None.Employee Group:
Professional & Administrative -SalaryStaff Pay Level:Pay Range:
$45,000 - $55,000 per yearDivision:Department:
Global EngagementPosition Status:
RegularPosition End Date:Employment Status:
Full-TimeFTE:
1.0Position Type:
12 monthWeekly Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as neededLocation:
1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859Posting Ends:Open Until Filled:
Yes
About the Department:The Office of Global Engagement works with students interested in studying or interning abroad and with faculty interested in leading short-term students groups. It is an exciting and busy office that offers both in-person and online appointments to provide advising and support to the campus community we serve. We offer the annual Study Abroad Fair, Study Abroad Week, regular workshops for students to guide them about programs and funding sources, and also provide workshops and orientations for faculty who are interested in leading student groups abroad.About CMU:Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.CMU Leadership Standards:Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the
Leadership Standards
before applying for this position.Message to Applicants:Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application and resume in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.To apply, visit
https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/41177
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see
https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE
).
If you wish to see 'EEO is the Law' posters, please
click here
.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMUs Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Educations Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMUs Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.edu
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Position Number:
S-3436
Position Summary:Under the general direction of the Director of Study Abroad, this position is responsible for administering faculty-led programs which includes working with faculty to develop program proposals and budgets in accordance with University policies and procedures, and to advise students who are interested in participating. This position also manages the Student International Travel Registry.Required Qualifications:Bachelors Degree.Three years of experience working in a study abroad office.Experience studying, working, or living abroad.Budget management experience.Program planning and management experience.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, university offices,and overseas institutions.Ability to use initiative, independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex tasks and projectsin a fast-paced environment, including excellent follow-up and attentionto detail.Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills with demonstratedease working with all levels of professionals in an organization.Cross-cultural communication skills.Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree in a relevant field.One year of experience working with faculty-led programs.Experience leading or co-leading a faculty-led program.Terra Dotta software experience.Experience working with campus constituencies in developing study abroad programs.Experience working with budgets and vendors.Knowledge of health and safety considerations outside the U.S. for students abroad.Outreach and promotion experience.Knowledge of a foreign language.Duties & Responsibilities:Program Development:Manages portfolio of customized faculty-led programs in multiple countries.Works with faculty to develop and prepare program proposals and budgets according to University policies and procedures.Works closely with overseas partners or program providers to research and assist faculty in planning site logistics.Reviews country specific health and safety considerations in the host country and advise faculty leaders.
Faculty Support:Organizes faculty workshops about creating and leading programs abroad.Advises and assists faculty in developing program proposals and budgets, recruitment/outreach plans, student application review process, pre-departure orientation, on-site logistics, and financial management of programs following CMU Policies.Reviews new program proposals and coordinate approval process.Plans pre-departure orientation for faculty leaders.
Program Budget Management:Determines final program fee with faculty leaders.Manages individual accounts for each program; approve invoices to be paid, monitor faculty credit card charges, assist faculty in determining allowable cash advances, and ensure that accounts are balanced.Reviews and approve program expenses reconciliations submitted by faculty.
Student Advising and Outreach:Meets with students interested in participating in a faculty-led program; answer student inquiries.Assists students with questions about the application and process and funding study abroad; maintain contact with students throughout the process.Develops and manages faculty-led pre-departure orientation presentations and information.Manages student registration and billing for faculty-led programs.Participates in marketing and promotion of study abroad.Participates in annual Study Abroad Fair; assists with preparation and promotion.
Administrative:Acts as the resource for faculty leaders to ensure that the Forum on Education Abroad Standards of Good Practice are followed in creating study programs and leading students abroad.Coordinates online application process using Terra Dotta software.Serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding faculty-led international programs policies and procedures.Responds to health and safety emergencies abroad as needed and in coordination with the Director of Study Abroad.Prepares and updates information about developing and leading a faculty-led program on the website, in Terra Dotta, and in print.Contributes to development of faculty-led policies and procedures.Ensures that program evaluations are sent to students.Maintains annual statistics for faculty-led programs.Stays abreast of industry trends and best practices; participate in conferences, workshops, and webinars as needed.
Student International Travel Registry:Works with students who will travel abroad for academic learning opportunities other than to participate in a study abroad program (i.e. conference, research, workshop, etc.).Ensures that the purpose for international travel is approved by faculty.Ensures that students complete the Student International Travel Registry forms.Ensures that students are enrolled in CMUs group international health insurance.
Other:Works with OGE Terra Dotta team leader to coordinate the application process, to troubleshoot issues and implement software updates.Contributes to OGE activities to promote campus internationalization.May supervise staff or student assistants.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision Exercised:None.Employee Group:
Professional & Administrative -SalaryStaff Pay Level:Pay Range:
$45,000 - $55,000 per yearDivision:Department:
Global EngagementPosition Status:
RegularPosition End Date:Employment Status:
Full-TimeFTE:
1.0Position Type:
12 monthWeekly Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as neededLocation:
1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859Posting Ends:Open Until Filled:
Yes
About the Department:The Office of Global Engagement works with students interested in studying or interning abroad and with faculty interested in leading short-term students groups. It is an exciting and busy office that offers both in-person and online appointments to provide advising and support to the campus community we serve. We offer the annual Study Abroad Fair, Study Abroad Week, regular workshops for students to guide them about programs and funding sources, and also provide workshops and orientations for faculty who are interested in leading student groups abroad.About CMU:Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.CMU Leadership Standards:Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the
Leadership Standards
before applying for this position.Message to Applicants:Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application and resume in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.To apply, visit
https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/41177
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see
https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE
).
If you wish to see 'EEO is the Law' posters, please
click here
.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMUs Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Educations Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMUs Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.edu
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