Director Education Abroad

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Director of Education Abroad at Florida International University (FIU) is a visionary leader responsible for the strategic development and expansion of FIU's education abroad and exchange programs. This role requires a dynamic individual with experience in international education and student success. The Director will lead efforts to increase enrollment, enhance program offerings, foster external relationships, and administrative support. The Director formulates policies and strategies for the Office of Education Abroad.

• Lead the Education Abroad team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the unit.
• Develops and executes strategies to increase student participation in student mobility programs.
• Works closely with faculty, academic departments, and advisors to promote programs and answer questions. Works closely with student affairs departments to align programs to fit student affairs policies.
• Conducts outreach and promotional activities to raise awareness of education abroad and exchange programs.
• Negotiates agreements and partnerships that enhance the quality and accessibility of education abroad and exchange programs.
• Develops and implements initiatives to foster positive relationships with students participating in education abroad programs. Maintains open communication channels with students to address concerns and provide guidance.
• Works closely with the International Travel Committee to ensure the effectiveness of the institution's international travel policy, pre-departure protocols and emergency responses for all internationally traveling students.
• Oversees the administrative functions of the Education Abroad office, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Ensures compliance with university policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and six (6) years of appropriate experience.

Departmental Requirements

• Previous experience with study abroad programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Multilingual.
• Experience with budget management and financial oversight.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$100,000 - $110,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 9:00 AM End time: 5:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to travel internationally.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Disclosures

Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
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Key skills/competency

• Strategic Development
• International Education
• Student Success
• Program Expansion
• Relationship Management
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership
• Policy Formulation
• Outreach and Promotion
• Compliance