Director of Study Abroad

Director of Study Abroad

Prairie View A&M University

Office of International Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate

Job Location : Prairie View, Texas

Job Type : Staff

Job Description :

Under general direction, the Director of Study Abroad develops and directs study abroad programs, collaborates with faculty on development and implementation of faculty-led programs, creates and serves on the International Programs Advisory Board, and writes and oversees grants for external and internal funding among many other responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities :

• Direct Study Abroad, including strategy, program planning, and budget oversight.
• Promote international opportunities and a global focus on campus.
• Develop, implement, refine as necessary, and monitor rules and procedures of Study Abroad. Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Support the Executive Director with exchange programs and sponsored student initiatives. Liaise with embassy officials, international education organizations, government officials, international agencies, etc., to achieve global recruiting objectives.
• Administer study abroad programs and manage administrative and risk management issues.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and faculty on developing and implementing faculty-led programs, conducting site visits, assessing study abroad programs, and collaborating with contracts staff and the Office of the General Counsel staff as necessary to establish and administer affiliation agreements.
• Serve as a liaison for faculty, administrators, and researchers for international activities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to achieve the university's global objectives.
• Serve on the International Programs Advisory Board and other committees regarding the university's global initiatives.
• Establish and maintain professional networks with local, state, national, and international organizations.
• Represent the university at approved international education-related events and activities to elevate PVAMU's International profile.
• Write and oversee grants for external and internal funding to support international activities and contractual funding requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Posting Close Date : Until Filled

Required Attachments :

Application Submission Guidelines : All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements :

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.