Associate Director, European Union Center

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of the European Union Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign teaches courses, advises students, oversees the graduate program, manages budgets and staff, and provides strategic intellectual guidance to develop the Center’s core areas. The role supports the Center’s teaching, research, and public engagement mission concerning Europe, the European Union, and transatlantic relations. The Associate Director teaches up to two core courses and may develop advanced seminars related to the Master of Arts in European Union Studies (MAEUS). The role also develops and leads seminars and workshops supporting research on the European Union and transatlantic relations. Responsibilities include identifying and pursuing external funding, writing proposals with the Director, managing grant execution and compliance, and coordinating with faculty on academic projects and outreach. The position coordinates academic advising for MAEUS students, handles escalated academic issues, serves as Director of Graduate Programs, and conducts annual academic progress reviews. It provides administrative and intellectual co-leadership for the Center, including representing the Director when absent, managing and supervising staff, and developing the Center’s off-campus instruction and outreach strategy. The Associate Director oversees outreach programs for K–12 educators and students, businesses, media, and other constituents; develops partnerships with European centers and other institutions; and represents the Center to internal and external partners. The role also supports the MAEUS program, Graduate Minor, and five-year BALAS/MAEUS track, including marketing, admissions, and alumni relations. It makes strategic decisions about academic programs and course development or redesign, and collaborates with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Graduate College on academic matters. This is a 100% full-time, 12-month Academic Professional appointment. The position is based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Hybrid work may be available after an initial on-site training period, with on-site attendance as needed. The budgeted salary range is $68,000 to $74,000. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the application deadline.

Requirements

Master’s degree in international studies and programs or a related field.
Demonstrated international experience, such as studying, teaching, or conducting research abroad and/or in Europe.
At least one year of experience in one or more of the following: administration, fiscal and/or grant management, personnel oversight, or academic program management.

Nice To Haves

PhD in international studies, European Studies, or a related field.
International experience such as studying, teaching, or conducting research in Europe.
Grant writing and management experience.
Experience teaching courses at the university level.
Working knowledge of one or more European languages other than English.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, and students from a wide variety of disciplines, and with representatives from national and international institutions.
Project coordination experience and proven organizational talents.
Ability to assume responsibility and work independently with minimum guidance.
Initiative and creativity in program development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing software, or similar.
Sensitivity to the functioning of an interdisciplinary program within a complex university.
Ability to work with faculty and government agencies in the United States and overseas.

Responsibilities

Teach up to two core courses supporting the MAEUS and the European Union Center’s academic mission.
Develop and teach advanced seminars related to MAEUS as needed.
Develop and lead seminars and workshops supporting scholarly research on the European Union and transatlantic relations.
Identify external funding opportunities and write grant proposals in collaboration with the Director.
Manage grant execution in accordance with University and funding-agency guidelines, deadlines, and regulations.
Work with faculty to create, develop, and execute academic projects.
Ensure grant funds are spent according to grant stipulations and identify opportunities for faculty collaboration on grants and outreach programs.
Coordinate academic advising for MAEUS students, address escalated academic issues, serve as Director of Graduate Programs, and conduct annual student progress reviews.
Provide administrative leadership for the Center office and represent the Director in their absence.
Provide intellectual co-leadership of Center academic programming with the Director.
Supervise and manage Center staff, including hiring, training, delegation, and annual reviews.
Develop and execute a strategy for off-campus instruction and outreach, including grant priorities and institutional partnerships.
Oversee staff delivery of instruction and outreach programs for K–12 educators and students, business, media, and other constituents.
Develop and strengthen relationships with European centers in the United States and internationally.
Represent the Center in interactions with university and external partners.
Support the academic coordinator in directing the MAEUS program, Graduate Minor, and five-year BALAS/MAEUS track, including marketing, admissions, and alumni relations.
Make strategic decisions about academic program direction and content, including course development or redesign.
Collaborate with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Graduate College on academic matters.