Director of Study Abroad

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Director of Study Abroad is a critical member of the Office of Global Engagement at Louisiana State University. LSU seeks to further elevate education abroad opportunities for its large undergraduate population, including international students. The Director leads study abroad with strategic and collaborative initiatives on campus and throughout the university community. The Director is expected to be a change agent, creating and capitalizing on opportunities to develop study abroad in strategic alignment with the University's goals. By contributing to global strategy initiatives and cultivating relationships with faculty, the Director promotes a culture of global citizenship and learning. The Director is responsible for building a successful framework for study abroad programming and contributing to the enhancement of risk management for education abroad. In this very important role, you will be charged with inspiring and enabling positive change at every level of education abroad scholarship. LSU's study abroad goals and aspirations will require a transformational leader with a sharp vision and the ability to build collaborative partnerships and networks on campus and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is student-centered and appreciates global learning for all students as an existential need in higher education. The person in this role should also be a data-driven decision maker. The Director will provide outstanding leadership to a team of six professionals and reports directly to the Senior International Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of related experience.
• Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or a terminal degree in Higher Education, International Education, or a related field with 7 years of related experience.
• International education experience.
• Experience with strategic planning.
• Experience with budgets and financial planning.
• Previous experience with technology functions of an office interfacing directly with study abroad programming such as Terra Dotta.
• Proven experience in developing professional staff members.
• Experience working in a large and complex research university such as LSU.

Responsibilities

• Work with campus leadership and stakeholders to establish and maintain a clear vision and direction for the study abroad staff members and the university.
• Design and implement a strategy that aligns education abroad opportunities with faculty and student needs.
• Develop, review and enhance policies, processes and technology systems such as Terra Dotta to efficiently support education abroad opportunities for the undergraduate population.
• Lead the study abroad staff in collaboration with faculty members to develop the study abroad portfolio.
• Effectively manage faculty and student recruitment, education abroad advising, and application processes.
• Work closely and effectively with the LSU budget and accounting units to ensure study abroad operations are in line with the university's financial protocols.
• Plan and manage budgets to ensure long-term sustainability, balancing revenue generating programs with institutional priorities.
• Work closely with the LSU Office of Institutional Research and external entities on assessments and evaluations of study abroad programs' impacts and learning outcomes.
• Build collaborations and strong relationships with academic departments and faculty for the purposes of education abroad effectiveness and participation.
• Assist in the development of strategic agreements with universities abroad and program providers to increase overseas education opportunities for the undergraduate population.
• Represent the study abroad unit and OGE in on-campus forums and university committees pertaining to undergraduate education.
• Contribute to the enhancement of risk management policies and practices pertaining to emergencies and global incidents.
• Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Risk Management on revising the risk management infrastructure which serves the education abroad community of students, faculty, and parents.
• Review and revamp pre-departure orientation for students and faculty members involved in short-term and long-term study abroad trips.
• Evaluate the current education abroad advising model and design/implement advising strategies in collaboration with the academic colleges.
• Review and revamp the study abroad office's student engagement practices and outreach pertaining to all aspects of the education abroad process.
• Review and re-brand communications practices with students, families and campus partners to better integrate curricular and career goals.
• Work closely with the Study Abroad Action Group (SAAG) to enhance and increase faculty-led education abroad opportunities on campus.
• Fully engage in professional development opportunities to ensure the application of study abroad best practices on the LSU campus.
• Effectively represent LSU at national and international venues for study abroad programming to better raise the institutions' global profile.
• Work with the LSU Alumni Association and the LSU Foundation to advocate for funding that supports students' education abroad goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree