University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Director, Center for Global Education - UT Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, United States · Director

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About the role

  • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks an innovative leader to serve as its next Director for the Center for Global Education.
  • The Director advances UTC's strategies related to the internationalization of the campus student population.
  • This position supervises three units: the Office of Study Abroad programs, Undergraduate and Graduate International Admissions, and Immigration and International Student and Employee Services.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Serves as Primary Designated School Official (PDO) and Responsible Officer (RO) to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State, including the issuing of I-20/DS-2019 documents and maintenance of SEVIS records.
  • Maintains and oversees policies and procedures governing the J-1 Visiting Scholars and Faculty program.

Requirements

  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree

Compensation

  • Starting at $85,000 annually
  • Responsible for the financial stewardship of the Center budget; and for developing the annual budget with clearly defined parameters and resource allocation between units.

Benefits

  • Questions regarding the Director for the Center for Global Education may be directed to Dr.
  • 5 years progressively responsible management/leadership in the field of international education and student services within higher education.
  • 7+ years progressively responsible management/leadership in the field of international education and student services within higher education.
  • Analyzes and interprets data, identifies areas of concern, and recognizes when there is a problem related to major Global Education initiatives.
  • Leads and advocates for academic projects in the development and monitoring of the campus strategic plan that align with Global Education.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Serves as main campus liaison with U.S. foreign governmental sponsors, international foundations and agencies, and international offices in the University of Tennessee System.
  • Ability to secure funding through effective major gift solicitations, creative sponsorship opportunities, grants, and/or effective donor cultivation events.

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