Description Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This individual is responsible for managing various aspects of study abroad programs at the university. The director's duties include initiating and developing study abroad programs, handling budgeting, faculty recruitment, student selection, and logistics. S/he also provides leadership to study abroad staff and faculty, manages exchange programs with other institutions, coordinates international scholarship programs, and acts as the university's international representative. Additionally, s/he works on promoting health and safety measures for students, faculty, and staff during study abroad programs and supervises advisors who assist students with study, work, and travel opportunities abroad. Examples of Duties

• Initiates and Manages Overseas Study Programs
• Works with Deans, Chairs, Directors, faculty and external organizations to develop overseas programs including study abroad and exchange programs.
• Responsible for overall management of programs including budgeting, faculty recruitment and selection, program promotion and recruitment, student selection and orientation, student financial aid management, re-entry programming, program evaluation and logistical services such as housing, registration and insurance.
• Provides Leadership and Directs the Study Abroad Programs Staff and Affiliated Faculty
• Daily contact, weekly meetings and direct guidance.
• Initiates and Manages Exchange Programs
• Manages the International Student Exchange Program, the Utrecht Network Exchange and other student exchanges administered through Study Abroad Programs. Serves as liaison with departments offering student exchanges and support the development of new ones. SIUC exchanges currently involve 171 institutions in 44 countries.
• Coordinates International Scholarship Programs
• In cooperation with University Honors coordinates Fulbright, Gilman, and National Security Education programs. Also, publicize and advise students about other international grant opportunities in cooperation with University Honors.
• Serves as SIUC's International Representative
• Maintains international contacts to ensure the university is represented in international study abroad and exchange organizations.
• Coordinates with the Office of University Risk Management to identify, implement and promote best practices for supporting the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff while participating in study abroad programs.
• Supervises International Opportunities Advising
• Oversees student advisors, interns and volunteers who advise on study, work and travel abroad opportunities. Oversees the collection and organization of resource collection about these topics including financial aid resources in order to provide educational services to students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications 1. Master's degree in a related field to this position.
• 2. A total of two (2) years (24 months) of experience in managing study abroad programs.

Preferred:

One (1) semester of studying, working, or living outside of the United States.

Supplemental Information Illinois Residency Requirement:

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Tips for Completing a

Civil Service Application:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment. 2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience. 3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application. 4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's

DD214/DD215

form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). 5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing. 6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com. 7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing:

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available.

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