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Position: Education Abroad Assistant Director
Posted by: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington, KY
Type: full-time

Application Deadline is  June 8, 2014

Overview:

The University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC) is seeking a full-time Education Abroad Assistant Director to join our professional team of international educators. Located within the UKIC, the Education Abroad office is a thriving part of UK’s ambitious international agenda, and has strong central support. It is currently composed of an executive director, assistant director, four EA advisors, a financial manager, promotion and outreach coordinator, and a data analyst/security manager. In addition, the unit employs several part-time staff and a team of graduate and undergraduate students.

The assistant director oversees the daily operations of the office, to include, for example, enrollment management, student advising, curriculum integration efforts, promotion, marketing and outreach, scholarship maintenance, portfolio management, program evaluation, and student billing. The assistant director provides direct supervision of the education abroad advising team, promotion and outreach coordinator, and financial manager and supervision, as assigned, of student workers, hourly employees, interns, etc. The assistant director also manages the on-going development and expansion of UK faculty-directed programming, to include all phases of program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment, and long-term planning. This involves working with faculty and providing on-going training, facilitating matters related to academic planning, financial management, compliance with applicable policies and reporting requirements, and assuring best practices in health, safety, security and risk management.

Successful candidates will have international education experience, proven management skills, experience working with faculty, familiarity with budgets and financial management, experience with contracts and agreements, education abroad/student advising experience, familiarity with intercultural learning, and successful promotion and outreach experience. Candidates must have excellent communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, time management skills, and a high degree of professionalism. Desirable qualities include skills in outcomes assessment related to education abroad, familiarity with non-European countries and cultures, proficiency in languages other than English, and knowledge of StudioAbroad software.

Required Education:
Minimum requirements include a master’s degree and 2 years relevant experience.

To apply for the position, a UK Online Application must be submitted at <http://www.uky.edu/HR/ukjobs> position number 50109548 (Study Abroad Coordinator). Questions should be directed to HR/Employment, phone 859-257-9555, press 2. Application deadline is June 8, 2013. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.