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Job: Assistant Director of Study Abroad at Southern Methodist Univ. (Dallas)

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Position: Assistant Director of Study Abroad
Posted by: Southern Methodist Univ.
Location: Dallas, TX
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Assistant Director of SMU Abroad will assist the Director in promoting the strategic goals for study abroad and international programs. In coordination with the Associate Director/Finance Officer in the International Center, this position will support faculty on the development and delivery of SMU Abroad programs, as well as coordinate the review and approval processes for programs, and develop marketing plans.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee approval, review and evaluation processes for all SMU approved programs according to policies established by the Education Abroad Council;
• support projects assigned by EAC involving research and benchmarking with peer institutions.
• Supervise the Academic Records Coordinator, the streamlining of course approval processes, and the updating and use of the database and other advising tools.
• Deliver reports on undergraduate travel abroad and support Director in implementation of tools to track study abroad learning outcomes.
• Coordinate the approval and registration process for individual undergraduate travelers and groups traveling abroad across campus.
• Manage peer advising group (6-8 students) and coordinate peer advising with SMU Abroad Advising team.
• Implement and oversee SMU’s Abroad marketing and social media strategy across a variety a platforms and in coordination with other university units.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of work experience is required, preferably in education abroad. Experience studying, working or teaching abroad is desirable. Higher education experience is a plus.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Candidate must possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Must also possess strong problem solving skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive and seek assistance as needed.
• Candidate must have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and reporting and outcomes assessment tools is desirable. Knowledge of social media tools and resources is preferred.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 11, 2014. 

TO APPLY: Please visit the website www.smu.jobs to access the online application. Click on Staff Career Opportunities and apply to Job ID#: 900569.