International Programs Director

Universities of Wisconsin•Menomonie, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

UW–Stout Polytechnic (UW-Stout) seeks an International Programs Director for a transnational education (TNE) Program. This position will begin as a part-time, benefits-eligible, remote appointment and will transition to full-time as enrollment and operational responsibilities expand. The Director will provide operational leadership for the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the partnership. The Director provides on-the-ground operational leadership for UW–Stout's TNE program overseas, serving as the university's primary operational liaison with its overseas partner. The Director monitors program implementation, facilitates institutional communication, identifies emerging opportunities, operational challenges, and potential risks, and advises UW–Stout leadership on matters affecting the successful implementation, long-term sustainability, and strategic growth of the partnership.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in higher education, comparative education, international education, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience advising, consulting on, or coordinating the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of transnational education (TNE) partnerships involving U.S. and overseas institutions, including collaboration with senior university leaders, institutional governance, faculty engagement, student mobility, and cross-border program operations.
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English and at least one East Asian language.
Ability and willingness to maintain primary residence in the United States, undertake substantial and recurring travel overseas, and obtain and maintain all documentation necessary for such travel and the performance of assigned institutional responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, cross-cultural environment.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and implementing international student recruitment, admissions, yield, and enrollment strategies for transnational education, dual-degree, or international academic programs.
Experience developing partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, employers, or industry to support international education, applied learning, or workforce development.
Experience planning and administering externally funded international education initiatives, government-sponsored programs, or grants.
Experience supporting quality assurance, assessment, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives for transnational or international academic programs.

Responsibilities

Lead operational implementation of the TNE program in accordance with the approved partnership agreements.
Coordinate and facilitate TNE meetings, communications, and follow-up activities.
Serve as the primary operational liaison between UW–Stout and overseas partner leadership, faculty, and program teams, to foster cross-institutional (faculty, staff, student) success.
Monitor operational, regulatory, and partnership-related risks affecting the TNE program and communicate significant issues and recommended responses to UW–Stout leadership.
Lead continuous assessment and quality improvement efforts associated with the TNE program.
Collaborate with the Dean and Department Chairs regarding faculty selection, scheduling, and participation at overseas partner institution, and document for accreditation purposes.
Oversee faculty onboarding and promote instructional continuity.
Manage the identification, organization, and distribution of instructional materials to support locally delivered coursework.
Engage prospective and admitted students and their families overseas and the United States, providing guidance on program structure, academic expectations, international study opportunities, and pathways to degree completion.
Guide student preparation and transition for study abroad experiences, including pre-departure orientation and cultural readiness.
Facilitate inbound mobility pathways for international students studying at UW–Stout.
Facilitate outbound mobility opportunities for UW–Stout students participating in exchange at the overseas partner institution.
Advance and monitor a coordinated, bi-directional student mobility strategy.
Collaborate with the Department of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement to develop internship, co-op, and employer partnerships supporting the TNE program.
Promote alignment with UW–Stout's polytechnic mission through industry engagement and applied learning opportunities.
Oversee operational and financial processes associated with the TNE program.
Facilitate communication regarding budgeting, faculty travel, operational planning, and program expenses between UW–Stout and overseas partner institution.
Monitor program implementation needs and resource utilization to support effective program operations.
Manage administrative documentation and reporting related to program activities, travel, and institutional collaboration, in alignment with university required reporting needs.
Promote alignment of operational planning with institutional priorities and approved budget frameworks.
Serves as a primary point of contact for students and faculty providing information about unit international programs and addressing their needs
Identifies, promotes, and maintains international university partnerships
Delivers directed international program unit messaging to internal and external audiences
Develops unit international program operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and program objectives including, hiring, training and supervision of staff
Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Collects, prepares, and analyzes international program data
Develops targeted communication plans and materials based on established unit program goals