Assistant Director of Global Education

Posted Thursday, December 5, 2024

The Assistant Director oversees the daily operations of all study abroad and exchange programs. The Assistant Director will have frequent contact with VMI cadets who are planning to study abroad, international students, faculty members and visitors to VMI, including many international visitors. The Assistant Director is expected to maintain membership in professional organizations and participate in professional development and training programs.

Specific Duties Include:

• Managing outbound study abroad advising and inbound J visa program, including entering information into and maintaining records on SEVIS.
• Providing a wide range of student services pertaining to all stages of the study abroad process (prospective, inbound, outbound, and returnee students.)
• Facilitating collaborations with various academic and student affairs offices across the Institute to coordinate campus resources for study abroad students.
• Managing contractual arrangements and communications with providers and partner institutions and conducting ongoing assessment of programs.
• Evaluating cadets’ study abroad experiences and compiling evaluation data for assessment of student learning and development outcomes in international education.
• Maintaining the study abroad database, creating marketing materials for study abroad programs, telephone and e-mail communications, routing and filing of correspondence.
• Organizing meetings related to study abroad and other aspects of international education, including reserving rooms, arranging transportation, and ordering food and beverages.
• Budgetary planning, record-keeping and processing of travel claims and purchasing documents for Global Education programs.
• Occasional domestic, international travel, and after-hours/weekend work may be required.
• Performing additional duties assigned by the Director of Global Education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• Must hold a US passport or a passport from country with similar travel flexibility as the United States or be eligible to obtain one.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to working with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dynamic.

Desired qualifications (candidates with one or more of these qualities will be of special interest):

• Professional Proficiency working with higher level of a language other than the English Language.
• Experience with Terra Dotta (or similar International Education platform.)
• Previous work experience in an international/intercultural environment.

Candidates can apply at: Assistant Director of Global Education- Job Application

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322