Director of Study Abroad/Study Away Programs
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jan 6, 2023
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- Specialty
- Administration
- Position Type
- Director
- Hours
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- College / University
Director of Study Abroad/Study Away Programs
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Details
Position Information
UNC Asheville Overview |
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. |
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Position Type | EHRA Staff |
Title | Director of Study Abroad/Study Away Programs |
Position Number | 000208 |
Recruitment Range | Salary Commensurate with Experience |
Work Schedule and Hours |
Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed to achieve the office goals. |
Full-Time / Part-Time | Full-Time |
Months per Year | 12 Months |
Position Summary |
The Director of Study Abroad/Study Away Programs provides leadership, administrative oversight, and support for UNC Asheville’s off-campus study opportunities. The director works collaboratively with UNC Asheville faculty and the UNC system to develop and support international programs that align with and enhance students’ liberal arts education. The position has an important strategic portfolio: designing and implementing diverse, off-campus programming and international opportunities for students and faculty, advising on the integration of study abroad into the undergraduate curricula, and developing new international partnerships. In addition, the Director has significant operational responsibilities: coordinating critical management tasks with staff of the Global Studies Center, leading the Study Abroad Office by supervising, hiring and training professional and support staff, and preparing and overseeing the annual budgets and working closely with faculty. |
FLSA | Exempt |
Required Education/Experience/Skills |
A master’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience. Three years’ experience in a college or university Study Abroad office. |
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills |
Five years of professional experience in study abroad and international education with increasing responsibilities for planning, supervision and budgeting. Experience operating Terra Dotta software or other online application management software. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to the Applicant |
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. |
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Posting Number | E0323 |
Posting date | 11/03/2022 |
Closing date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Asheville website
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- HERC
- NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
- UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
- Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
- NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
- Handshake
- Other
- * What is the highest academic degree that you currently hold?
- No degree
- High school or GED
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate or equivalent
- * How much professional work experience do you have in a college or university study abroad/study away program, department, or office?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5 or more years
- * How much experience operating Terra Dotta software or a similar program do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 or more years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Other Documents
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