The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, International Programs & Study Abroad, Haslam College of Business - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking an Assistant Director for International Programs & Study Abroad in the Haslam College of Business. This role involves overseeing essential services for students interested in studying abroad and supporting faculty, while also managing day-to-day operations and contributing to the internationalization strategy of the college.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Supervise IPSA Program Coordinators to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the office, to include effective scheduling, advising, program promotion
Ensure and oversee the preparation of students by assisting with applications, developing and maintaining information resources, visas, and making travel arrangements. Provide support services before, during, and after education abroad experiences, including, but not limited to programs such as pre-departure orientations and post-program evaluations
Serve as a study abroad program faculty leader ensuring a well-organized, safe, and academically-sound experience that contributes to the academic instruction of credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses
Responsible for the recruitment of students in person and through a variety of media
Manage the development of marketing/branding strategy and materials for HCB faculty-led programs and HCB-approved study abroad programs to include the commutation of curricular options specific to the business education. This includes the facilitation of campaign efforts and events to encourage students to study abroad, promote the importance of study abroad, and further the goals of the International Programs office
Organize and coordinate the planning and efforts to conduct student presentations across the curriculum to promote increased study abroad participation
Responsible for the maintenance of the international program and study abroad website
Serve as a resource for faculty, staff and other offices regarding programs and policies. Engage in training and activities to retain professional expertise
Coordinate scholarship promotion and serve in the blind review of applicants as a scholarship committee member
Stay abreast of new opportunities both locally, nationally, and internationally for student funding as well as programmatic funding opportunities
Independent academic advising to students planning to study abroad from the point of appropriate program selection based on major and needed coursework to the determination and approval of major and minor course equivalencies
Individual and team academic advising during HCB freshman orientation to ensure a smooth transition in the first-year experience, to include appropriate course selection, the consideration of transferred and AP credit, as well as other student retention efforts
Coordinate and maintain an HCB curriculum audit to identify and evaluate international content to meet international program/course requirements to ensure program design supports students according to university and college curriculum guidelines
Make recommendations for the addition of or discontinuation of academic programs based on their appropriateness and academic fit with the HCB curriculum and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Education, Business, Human Services, or a related field
Master's and/or terminal degree in a relevant field required, or must be completed within one semester of start date
At least 5 years of full-time experience working in international education, student services, academic advising, international engagement, or a related field
Prior supervisory experience required, which could include student staff
Staff supervision and office management skills
Working knowledge of higher education global programs, standards, requirements and practices
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while executing program goals, policies, and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from culturally-diverse backgrounds
Ability to interact with study abroad program representatives, faculty, and students in a professional manner with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality
Demonstrated excellent written and oral formal/informal communication skills. Ability to communicate with international partners who are often non-native English speakers
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work periodic evening and weekend hours
Ability to travel internationally
Preferred
Doctoral degree preferred
Public speaking experience
Proficiency in a foreign language
Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad
Previous supervisory experience
Public speaking experience
Experience living or studying abroad
Proficiency in a foreign language
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
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