Director of Global Experiences Office
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Lincoln, NE
- $80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Department Global Experiences Office-0901
Requisition Number S_240310
Posting Open Date 04/05/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/03/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of WorkThe Director, Global Experiences Office (GEO) reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs and is responsible for the administrative and programmatic oversight of all global experiential learning opportunities sponsored by the University, including study abroad opportunities. In line with the University's 'Forward Together' campus global strategy, and as a member of the Global Affairs leadership team, the Director will lead institutional efforts to expand global experiences for UNL students and will oversee a team of 7-8 education abroad professionals.The Director will be required to build strategic relationships with faculty and staff within UNL units for collaboration on global experiential learning programming (including study abroad), to align goals, create efficiencies, and build strong programs. The Director will be required to establish and maintain positive relationships, fostering trust, respect, and confidence between education abroad and internal and external constituents. The Director will be expected to cultivate and expand faculty engagement in global experiential learning by providing a supportive academic and administrative environment.This role will take the lead on creating and implementing all global experiences and education abroad policies and practices for the University in collaboration with university academic leadership, and in line with current 'best practice' research in the field of international education. The Director manages all contracts, negotiations, and relationships with institutions, program affiliates, and on-site organizations. In consultation with the Director of Global Safety & Security, will also calculate and mitigate fiscal risk related to program location, student enrollments, political environments. The Director also develops and oversees management of the Global Experiences Office budget and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for financial sustainability. This includes overseeing program enrollment strategies to ensure long-term program viability, as well as directing efforts toward impactful and successful marketing and outreach, recruitment, application processes, orientations, and assessment efforts. The successful candidate will represent UNL and GEO in national and international forums and promote UNL's engagement within international education organizations.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See .
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in the area of education abroad within an institution of higher-education.
- Minimum of four (4) years of direct supervisory experience required.
- Strong administrative management skills including strategic planning, budgeting and staff management.
- Excellent interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated superior public speaking and writing abilities with the ability to make effective presentations, generate appropriate reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information in timely manner.
- Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of business information systems such as ViaTRM, Terra Dotta and student information systems.
- Ability and knowledge in identifying, understanding and mitigating cultural risks.
- Proven ability to foster positive, collaborative working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of best practices in education abroad programming, including support services for students and faculty, marketing education abroad and program assessment.
- Experience with program development and/or assessment/evaluation that aligns with institutional goals and evolving needs of the student community.
- Knowledge of the grant writing process.
- Proficiency in a foreign language other than English.
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $80,000/year minimum
How to ApplyClick on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contactKatelyn Rife, SHRM-CP
HR Specialist Lead
katelyn.rife@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some evening and weekend work and travel is required.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date: ASAP
Appointment End DateSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required DocumentsRequired Documents * Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References