Assistant Director 1 (SMU Abroad) at Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Description



Salary Range:


Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications


About SMU


SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.


Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.


About the Department:


SMU Abroad Office serves the SMU community by developing and coordinating international programs, and by providing support services during and after the experience abroad. Students at SMU have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of January, May, Summer and semester abroad programs, including academic programs that yield University Curriculum and Common Curriculum credit, major/minor-specific programs, internships, and guided research. These programs may be faculty-led, SMU approved affiliated, hybrid, or virtual abroad programs. Students studying, researching, or interning abroad encounter diverse global communities and intellectual traditions. SMU Abroad programs and global partnerships enhance academic and experiential learning around the world.


About the Position:


The Assistant Director collaborates with the Director of SMU Abroad to develop and manage study abroad programs, assists with the approval of study abroad programs by the Education Abroad Council and the Provost Office, manages the study abroad application software and process for students and faculty, interacts directly with foreign universities, third party program providers, and other entities that host SMU students and faculty abroad, creates and manages marketing for SMU Abroad and study abroad programs, including digital media as well as website design and maintenance.


Essential Functions:

• Assists in the development, planning, and management of all study abroad programs (faculty-led, affiliated, hybrid, and virtual). Assists program directors in seeking EAC and Provost approvals. The Assistant Director is the first point of contact for faculty participating in SMU Abroad programs.
  
  


• Creates resources for study abroad program faculty program directors and instructors including a timeline of critical dates and deadlines, proposal forms for new and renewing programs in addition to programs under review. Maintains faculty handbook and helps communicate SMU policies and procedures to program directors and faculty.
  
  


• Manages the application system including system maintenance, application material updates, and user training. Streamlines and updates application process annually. Provides training materials to staff and faculty regarding the use of application system to review and accept students. Serves as SMU Abroad's liaison to application software vendor.
  
  


• Collects and analyzes data on study abroad programs and participants. Data collected will be used to make business process decisions in collaboration with Director.
  
  


• Runs queries, tracks metrics, and performs data analytics (such as analyses on the number of students who have gone abroad in particular majors, by year, or other subgroup, etc.) for SMU Abroad and the Office of Curricular Operations and Strategy. Creates and manages a data dashboard. Compiles and completes the data for the Institute for International Education's Open Doors annual report.
  
  


• Updates and maintains fresh content for SMU Abroad website. Creates regularly disseminated digital communications through webmail, website, campus TVs, and social media platforms.
  
  


• Assists with the development of events for study abroad participants (study abroad fair, pre-departure orientation, etc.) supported by SMU Abroad including managing a student marketing intern.
  
  


• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
  
  

Qualifications



Education and Experience:


A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in International or Global Studies, Area Studies or Education is preferred.


Three years work experience is required. Experience working with education abroad as an advisor or faculty member is highly preferred. Project management experience is preferred. Experience building and overseeing customized study abroad programs is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.


Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.


Intermediate level knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.


Knowledge of Sitecore, TerraDotta, Adobe Creative Suite, website maintenance and digital marketing is preferred.


The ability to speak a second language is preferable.


Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time


• Bend


• Reach above shoulders


• Carry/lift 25 lbs.


• Stand


• Push/pull

Deadline to Apply:


Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 15, 2022.


This position is open until filled.


EEO Statement:


SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.


Benefits:


SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.


SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.


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