Assistant Director, Global Abroad Programs, Global Affairs
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Management
Posted on April 10, 2024
Application Instructions:
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
Working under minimal supervision, the Assistant Director provides advisory services to students, parents, and other constituencies regarding study abroad/study away opportunities. The Assistant Director also oversees and/or assists with related programming initiatives.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
Working under minimal supervision, the Assistant Director provides advisory services to students, parents, and other constituencies regarding study abroad/study away opportunities. The Assistant Director also oversees and/or assists with related programming initiatives.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Advises students interested in study abroad/study away opportunities and implements requisite administrative procedures.
- Supports students and other partners through global experiences and cultural adjustment following policies, procedures, laws, and health/safety guidelines.
- Identifies, plans, and implements global education programming; facilitates pre-departure and re-entry programming.
- Serves as liaison with international partner institutions and study abroad/away program providers.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new program initiatives.
- Works as part of a team to manage the work of the office related to specific study abroad/away program administration (program marketing, recruitment, outreach, administrative tasks, pre-departure preparation, student support, returned student services, program planning, data report compilation).
- Oversees outreach efforts (meet with academic departments to promote opportunities; support program applications through the review and approval process, provide insight on best practices)
- Provides faculty support including training for faculty liaisons/resident professors and foster peer to peer engagement among faculty liaisons.
- Communicates with other administrative and academic departments on campus regarding all aspects of study abroad/study away.
- Trains the study abroad advisors.
- Serves as the secretary on the Study Away Committee.
- Develops and implements an annual calendar of programs and activities to support student recruitment and involvement in study abroad and global programs, including but not limited to information sessions and college-specific outreach events, study abroad fairs, pre-departure and return sessions, etc.
- Represents the office on university-wide committees.
- Serves on the emergency response team and assists the office in mitigating risk with a focus on student health and safety.
- Bachelor's degree plus five to seven years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of three years direct work experience with study abroad required.
- Extensive experience working, studying, or traveling abroad required with personal study abroad experience preferred.
- Experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds is preferred.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent judgment and ability to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to be flexible in work assignments.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and other University colleagues.
- Ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally to attend professional conferences and participate in overseas site visits.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record; must be insurable.
- Bachelor's degree plus seven to ten years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience using Terra Dotta software along with Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, etc.
- Proficiency in at least one foreign language preferred.
- Responsible for own work.
- Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- No environmental conditions
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
