Job Information
Central Michigan University Director / Study Abroad in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
DIRECTOR / STUDY ABROAD Position Number: S-3485
Position Summary:
This position provides leadership in the direction and administration of study abroad programs, including supervising the study abroad staff, overseeing risk management for study abroad, developing and upholding policies and procedures related to study abroad, and working with faculty and academic leadership to integrate study abroad into the educational experience.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree Five years experience in international education Experience living or studying outside the United States. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Advocates on behalf of study abroad among campus partners. Recommends and maintains policies and procedures related to study abroad programs in coordination with campus partners (registrar, financial aid, risk management, general counsel, admissions, etc.). Ensures policies and procedures are reflective of best practices, are efficient, and conducive to meeting goals. Manages study abroad staff, supports their ongoing development, and actively addresses personnel concerns. Hires, trains, and evaluates study abroad staff. Makes strategic plans and related budget requests for study abroad operations in consultation with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic and Curricular Affairs (SVP -ACA ) Advocates for study abroad scholarship funding and oversees study abroad scholarship awarding process. Reviews and provides feedback on faculty led proposals and budgets along with Assistant Director (Faculty-led Programs), and Deans. Responds to escalated situations or requests as necessary. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures manual for study abroad operations. Ensures the integrity of study abroad data and responds to data requests as needed. Develops and executes assessment plan that regularly evaluates effectiveness of study abroad advising and programming; disseminates and gathers program evaluations and post-program faculty reports; supports relevant campus partners with assessment of learning outcomes as needed. Stays attuned to real and perceived barriers to student participation in study abroad programs; works with campus partners to reduce barriers in order to increase access to and participation in study abroad. In consultation with SVP -ACA , communicates with overseas study abroad partners to develop and revise terms of agreements in consultation with SVP -ACA , makes recommendations regarding new overseas opportunities and assists in program development as needed. Monitors world events and serves as primary point of contact for student emergencies abroad. Develops, maintains, and applies vetting protocol for study abroad partners. Develops and manages an international travel registry for CMU related student travel (other than formal study abroad), conducts outreach to the university community to promote participation in travel registry. Coordinates the Travel Health and Safety committee and calls meetings as necessary to review requests for travel to restricted locations. Liaises with university Risk Management Office regarding international health insurance policy and communicates as needed during international emergencies. Ensures international programs are compliant with related laws and institutional policies (Clery Act, Title IX, HIPAA , ADA , GDPR , etc.). Reviews and updates all health, safety, and security information provided to study abroad program participants and faculty leaders (online orientation, health forms, waivers, etc.). Provides advice on risk management for study abroad programs, including development of a safety audit checklist and recommendations on program activities; communicates with internal and external audiences to
