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NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 5 days ago

Director of Study Abroad

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $99K/yr

8+ years exp

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and they are seeking a Director of Study Abroad. The Director is responsible for the budget management and oversight of academic study abroad programs, providing leadership and guidance to the Study Abroad Office and the Gonzaga community on related matters.

CharityEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include budget management and reporting, application and enrollment logistics, programming support, MOU/MOA review and management, enrollment reporting and compliance requirements, and program innovation

In addition, the Director ensures the fiscal solvency and long-term financial sustainability of all programs

The Director oversees program assessment and reporting to stakeholders

The Director collaborates with Gonzaga’s Deans of the College and Schools, graduate program directors, and faculty members in support and development of study abroad initiatives

The Director is responsible for maintaining relationships with Gonzaga on-campus offices (Student Accounts, Health & Counseling Services, Registrar’s Office, etc.)

The Director provides informative and timely communications and problem solving to students and families

The Director develops and manages relationships with partner institutions and external vendors (Terra Dotta, insurance, etc.) in support of study abroad initiatives

The Director represents the study abroad office on university committees, as well as at regional, national and/or international professional meetings

Gonzaga in Florence (GIF), established in 1963, is Gonzaga’s flagship study abroad program

The program runs semester and summer programs for undergraduates, and special programs for law and graduate programs

The Director of Study Abroad provides main campus support for the GIF Dean to ensure successful recruitment and programming for students, oversees visa compliance, and is the primary contact for GIF operational issues

The Director is responsible for maintaining and managing relationships with domestic partner institutions including recruitment and development of new partners and agreement negotiations

Conducts risk assessments for new and existing study abroad program locations

Informs faculty program leaders, University administrators and students of State Department travel advisories and safety concerns relative to program sites

Collaborates with Gonzaga’s Director of Risk Management

Ensures appropriate insurance for study abroad programs

Provides decisive leadership and makes critical operational decisions in emergency or crisis situations

Serves as Gonzaga’s emergency on-call contact for study abroad issues and communicates with appropriate personnel regarding study abroad emergencies

The Director will manage approximately 5 full-time positions related to study abroad and departmental operations including budget and fiscal management

The Director performs other duties as assigned in support of Gonzaga's mission by the Associate Provost for Global Engagement

Qualification

Budget managementInternational education softwareRisk assessmentStakeholder relationsLeadershipAnalytical capabilityPolicy interpretationEnglish communicationTime managementAttention to detailProblem-solvingConfidentialityFlexibility

Required

Must maintain a valid passport

Expert in field plus broad knowledge of divisional and/or university operations

Demonstrated expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating institutional risks, with a proven ability to make informed, timely, and sometimes difficult decisions to protect organizational interests

Demonstrated ability to lead strategic budget planning processes, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-saving measures across diverse programs

Experience with international education software (e.g. Terra Dotta)

Proficient in English communication skills, written and verbal

Demonstrated time management, punctuality, and priority setting skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to interpret and apply complex policies and regulations

High analytical capability, with ability to identify issues, compare data, and resolve discrepancies

Ability to work flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed