Director of International Operations
Posting Description: The University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Director of International Operations. CU Denver is the premier research university in Colorado, serving more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions students in Denver, Aurora and online and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees each year. The renowned researchers and award-winning faculty of CU Denver offer more than 100 degree programs through 13 colleges and schools. In 2008 the University was awarded more than $371 million in research grants and contracts. The new Anschutz Medical Campus includes over 5 million square feet of research, educational and clinical space on 227 acres. The Downtown Campus is located in one of America's most vibrant urban centers, just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the LoDo District and the state capitol. On both campuses, students, staff and faculty have access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural opportunities.
The Director of International Operations is responsible for providing administrative and management leadership, coordination and services that support the core functions and strategic initiatives of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and its key stakeholders. The position will be responsible for OIA reports and data management for OIA reporting, for core support and functions pertaining to strategic international initiatives and partnerships, and for assisting with the creation and coordination of a leadership team in the Office of International Affairs. The Director of International Operations will participate in the ongoing policy development pertaining to International business risk management through service on the International Risk Management Committee, will be responsible for grant proposals pertaining to key international initiatives, and will take the lead role in development of a portfolio of initiatives and projects. The Director of International Operations will work closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of International Affairs on all internal administrative matters and select priority projects and will be a member of the Office of International Affairs Leadership Team.
Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications): -Masters Degree or Substitution: A combination of work experience in the occupational field which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the Master's degree.
-Experience working in an office of international education, international affairs, in a higher education setting with increasing levels of responsibility.
-At least four years of experience implementing core international affairs and global education administrative infrastructure and functions.
-Demonstrated ability to lead and manage and develop strong working teams.
-A proven track record in successful implementation of new international program development and administrative infrastructures in higher education.
-Demonstrated experience with university international strategic planning.
-Demonstrated proficiency with professionally written annual reports and proposals.
-Successful grant writing experience.
-Demonstrated experience creating international risk management policy and procedures.
-Demonstrated experience developing Memoranda of Understanding, International Student Exchange and other similar international agreements.
Desired Qualifications: -A Ph.D. is preferred
-Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
