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Assistant Director, Education Abroad

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Northern Arizona University
Location
Flagstaff
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Full Time
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Four-Year Institution

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Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Location: Center for International Ed
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 606539
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence.



Special Information

This position is posted as Assistant Director, Education Abroad, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Director, International Education.

Job Description

Come join our team of more than 70 full-time, part-time, and student staff representing five continents and 16 native languages! Be a part of an internationally recognized Education Abroad Office. The Center for International Education (CIE) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) has received the Paul Simon Award, and the Education Abroad team within CIE has received the Heiskell Award.

Additionally, NAU is ranked in IIE's Open Doors within the top 10 US institutions for year-long study abroad participation. Our office has over 500 programs in more than 75 countries. We send students abroad for the year, semester, summer, and winter or spring break and offer students opportunities through exchange, provider, intern, and faculty-led programs based on their academic, financial, and personal needs. At NAU you will be able to work with a diverse group of students and partners. Our student body is nearly one-quarter Hispanic with a higher than average Native American population as well. The Assistant Director for Education Abroad will have responsibility for programs in their assigned region but will need to be flexible and is expected to accommodate changes in their region based on departmental needs.

To receive full consideration, please
  1. Complete the standard online NAU application
  2. Submit a cover letter and resume
  3. Include a 300-400 word statement on how you have contributed to an environment that includes and respects diversity in your previous positions and how you would increase enrollment for underrepresented students

Administration - 40%
  • Manage Education Abroad teams' scholarships, working with review committee and Associated Students of NAU
  • Support Education Abroad grant research and writing to supplement NAU's robust Education Abroad programming and partnership development
  • Supervise education abroad participant course enrollment and equivalency tracking
  • Manage Education abroad participant international health insurance enrollment and protocols
  • Supervise Education Abroad part time staff, graduate assistants and ntern; supports Education Abroad Advisor Lead in student employee supervision
  • Manage and track partnership memoranda of understanding in collaboration with CIE Administration; collaborate with Education Abroad Director on renewals as they arise
  • Oversee website content accuracy and content development as needed
  • Oversee and collaborate on Education Abroad program and participant billing in collaboration with outside partners and CIE Accounting division
  • Assist Education Abroad Director in Risk Mitigation working with emergency situations abroad
  • Oversee communications management of policies created by Director by updating website and student information

Education Abroad Programming - 30%
  • Manage Faculty-led programming by assisting faculty in development of proposals, ensuring they adhere to programming standards
  • Develop and manage Education Abroad alumni network and communications
  • Supervise Education Abroad programming assessment on an annual basis
  • Provide support to curriculum mapping
  • Co-lead online and virtual study abroad course

Education Abroad Advising - 25%
  • Advise faculty led programs, in collaboration with the Education Abroad team
  • Advise students on academic credit, grade transfer processes and other academic policies as they relate to NAU in general and the student's program of study
  • Serve as back up for advising students (year-long, semester and summer, spring break, or winter programs)
  • Advise students, faculty, staff, and parents on NAU's administrative policies, procedures and opportunities for study abroad
  • Advise faculty and academic advisors on academic policies of host institutions and of NAU's policies for transfer of courses earned abroad

Other duties as assigned - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2-4 years of management or supervisory experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • 1 year experience living or working abroad
  • Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis


Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in higher education


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of principles of programs, policy implementation, and department administration
  • Knowledge of higher education administrative systems and related business principle

Skills
  • Supervisory practices and principles
  • Organizational and project management skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Prior experience with Terra Dotta Education Abroad applicant management database
  • Experience with Word Press

Abilities
  • Possesses strong leadership practices
  • Possesses strong problem solving, organizational and analytical capabilities
  • Motivates and empowers staff and facilitates communication across individuals and teams
  • Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment


COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of 12/10/21, the Safer Federal Workforce employee vaccination requirement is currently suspended pending the outcome of a federal court-issued injunction. This injunction has suspended the recent executive order issued by President Biden requiring all employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. For current status of the vaccine requirement and/or questions, please visit FAQs for Employee Vaccination Requirement.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $62,996. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of employment. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of employment.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

September 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline.

To receive full consideration, please
  1. Complete the standard online NAU application
  2. Submit a cover letter and resume
  3. Include a 300-400 word statement on how you have contributed to an environment that includes and respects diversity in your previous positions and how you would increase enrollment for underrepresented students

If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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Organization

About Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.

Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University is a community-engaged, high-research university that delivers an exceptional student-centered experience to its nearly 28,000 students in Flagstaff, at 22 statewide campuses, and online. Building on a 123-year history of distinctive excellence, NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond. NAU is committed to meeting talent with access and excellence through its impactful academic programs and enriching experiences, paving the way to a better future for the diverse students it serves and the communities they represent.

Why work at Northern Arizona University?  

Vision 
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Mission
NAU transforms lives and enriches communities through high-quality academics and impactful scholarship, creative endeavors, and public service.

Commitment
NAU will educate, support, and empower students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future.

NAU- 2025 Elevating Excellence Priorities

  • Academic Excellence
  • Student Success
  • Commitment to Indigenous Peoples 
  • Impactful Scholarship
  • Mission Driven and Diverse Faculty and Staff
  • Community Engagment 
  • Sustainable Stewards of Resources 

Diversity

Northern Arizona University is committed to bringing excellence to our campus through a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives.  We respect and value diversity among our faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more about our affirmative action plan and commitment to diversity.

Benefits for Northern Arizona University Faculty and Staff 

Why work at NAU?

Why choose Flagstaff?

Flagstaff has a population of about 70,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.

Flagstaff was recently ranked the 6th Least Stressful City in the United States by SmartAsset.com.  Come see what Flagstaff is all about and search our job openings to see what NAU can offer to you.

Northern Arizona University across Arizona

NAU also has a variety of statewide campuses that are employees work at including, but not limited to:

  • NAU- Yuma
  • NAU- North Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
  • NAU- Phoenix Biomedical Campus 
  • and many of our Arizona Community Colleges 

Diversity

Northern Arizona University is committed to bringing excellence to our campus through a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives.  We respect and value diversity among our faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more about our affirmative action plan and commitment to diversity.

For any questions about Northern Arizona University or employment opportunities please contact HR.Contact@nau.edu

Company info
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Telephone
928-523-2223
Location
PO Box 4113 Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Flagstaff
AZ
86011
US

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