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Director, International Programs

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Company Description

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original charter and name. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Austin College is recognized nationally for academic excellence in international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, and is featured in Loren Pope’s book "Colleges That Change Lives".

Role Description

The Director of International Programs is a full-time 11-month on-site role located in Sherman, TX. The Director will manage semester-long study abroad and aspects of the education abroad process for students including outreach and advising, selection, orientation and participation, re-entry, and assessment. Will assist faculty director of short-term, faculty-led study abroad (Travel January Term) in planning and execution of January Term processes and procedures. Will facilitate programming for incoming and current international students; directs specialized global living and learning community for first-year students. Performs the essential functions of the position personally or in conjunction with appropriate colleagues and outside vendors.

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Desired three years' related experience placing American students abroad and international students studying in the United States; experience with semester-long study abroad programs, providers, foreign universities, and study abroad consortiums world-wide; experience with faculty-led short-term study abroad management and implementation; experience in disciplines with high concentration of international focus; and experience with scholarships in study abroad.

Company Description

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original charter and name. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Austin College is recognized nationally for academic excellence in international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, and is featured in Loren Pope’s book "Colleges That Change Lives".

Role Description

The Director of International Programs is a full-time 11-month on-site role located in Sherman, TX. The Director will manage semester-long study abroad and aspects of the education abroad process for students including outreach and advising, selection, orientation and participation, re-entry, and assessment. Will assist faculty director of short-term, faculty-led study abroad (Travel January Term) in planning and execution of January Term processes and procedures. Will facilitate programming for incoming and current international students; directs specialized global living and learning community for first-year students. Performs the essential functions of the position personally or in conjunction with appropriate colleagues and outside vendors.

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Desired three years' related experience placing American students abroad and international students studying in the United States; experience with semester-long study abroad programs, providers, foreign universities, and study abroad consortiums world-wide; experience with faculty-led short-term study abroad management and implementation; experience in disciplines with high concentration of international focus; and experience with scholarships in study abroad.