S06302P

Assistant Director for ISL

VPSA-International Stdent Life

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings/weekends.

Commensurate with Experience

06/10/2021

Yes

06/18/2021

07/19/2021

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Student Services Professional

Exempt

Student Services

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in education, college student affairs administration, counseling, adult education, international education (or related field of study).

· Minimum of two years of experience in supervision, budget management, student advising and program development.

· Prior experience with budget management and reporting.

· Experience with event/program management.

The Assistant Director for International Student Life reports to the Director of International Student Life and is responsible for supervising certain ISL staff members, developing programs and services established by the department, and assisting the Director in managing fiscal, human capital, and other resources. The Assistant Director oversees and facilitates the development, advising, implementation and evaluation of a variety of cross-cultural and international programs that ensure developmental and academic growth, promote the success and retention of UGA’s undergraduate and graduate international student population, and educate the larger campus and community.

•Considerable knowledge regarding the concerns and issues of international students (both undergraduate and graduate), including knowledge and understanding of multiple identities.
•Extensive background in multiculturalism, international education, and service-oriented initiatives.
•Understanding, and engagement with, issues that affect underrepresented student populations and their academic and personal success.
•Demonstrated knowledge to develop and enhance programmatic efforts through assessment, fundraising, and the use of best practices.
•Showing attention to detail as it relates to documents, budget management, internal and external communications, and office resource management.
•Multitasking while maintaining a high level of work quality and adhering to deadlines.
•Display strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and build consensus.
•Strong organizational and computer skills as well as excellent written and oral communication.
•Demonstrated knowledge to work effectively within a team, with individuals as well as with groups with various identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
•Strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills as well as a positive, collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
•Flexibility and high self-motivation.
•Navigating and managing a large, complex public university.

-Lift up to 25 lbs as needed and climb multiple flights of stairs
-Drive 7-12-passenger vans.
-Work occasionally in the evenings and on weekends.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Programming and Student Organization Advising:
Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of major department-lead programming such as International Student Orientation, International Coffee Hour, International Education Month, International Street Festival, and other campus-wide programs and services. Provides leadership development, support, and oversight for the department’s advised international student organizations, World Leaders, International Coffee Hour, and other programs/services determined by the Director.

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Administrative tasks & assessment:
Work closely with the Director to set the vision and fulfill the goals for the department and staff. Assist the Director in ensuring the work of the department aligns with the strategic plans of the Division of Student Affairs and the University. Assist in development of ISL strategic plan and annual reports. Perform needs assessments, evaluate and analyze ISL’s effectiveness, develop recommendations and initiate appropriate action to ensure implementation. Ensure programming efforts are enhanced through utilizing assessment data and relevant scholarship. Coordinate the development and distribution of various publications to keep international students, as well as others, aware of programs and services related to diversity, internationalization, and intercultural competency development.

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Supervision and Training:
Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate one graduate assistant, two undergraduate communication interns, and other temporary staff positions as needed. In the absence of the Director, supervise the operations and staff of ISL.

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Student advising & support:
Offer counsel to students, as necessary, regarding a variety of personal, developmental, and academic concerns, and make referrals to appropriate campus services. Provide autonomous leadership and support to students, staff, faculty and the local community on topics related to international students and internationalization efforts. Serve as a resource to faculty, staff and students working with international student programs/issues.

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Budgets and Finance:
Participate in fiscal management and solvency of the department. Develop and manage various programming budgets, and provide oversight to approximately 15 ISL student organization budgets. Ensure that supervisees and students are following all University policies and procedures regarding the use of departmental and department-controlled funds. Assist the Director to continuously seek alternative funding sources for ISL programs and services and with the fundraising, development, and stewardship efforts of the department.

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Collaboration and University Service:
Actively engage in service to the University community through participating in various committees and developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with colleagues. Serve as a liaison to various campus departments, including the Office of Global Engagement, New Student Orientation, and the Department of Engagement, Leadership, and Service, to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and coordination that advances the work of the department. Facilitate collaborative partnerships with a variety of departments and organizations for the implementation and coordination of programs/services. Participate fully in division-wide leadership and professional development initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

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