University of Wisconsin - River Falls

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

International Programs Director

University of Wisconsin Stout · Director · Part-time

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About the role

  • The position will provide operational leadership for the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the partnership.
  • DEPARTMENT INFORMATION To learn more about the Office of International Education, please visit http://www.uwstout.edu/oie.
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by end of day, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, are ensured full consideration.

Responsibilities

  • Program Coordination and Governance Support (40%)
  • Lead operational implementation of the TNE program in accordance with the approved partnership agreements.
  • 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.
  • Lead continuous assessment and quality improvement efforts associated with the TNE program.
  • Faculty Coordination and Support (15%)
  • Collaborate with the Dean and Department Chairs regarding faculty selection, scheduling, and participation at overseas partner institution, and document for accreditation purposes.
  • Manage the identification, organization, and distribution of instructional materials to support locally delivered coursework.
  • 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

Requirements

  • Minimum / Required
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English and at least one East Asian language.
  • Experience supporting quality assurance, assessment, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives for transnational or international academic programs.
  • Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above.
  • For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
  • 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.
  • Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Highly Desired/Preferred

Skills

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  • UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation

  • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)
  • https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
  • The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Equal opportunity

  • It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.
  • If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.
  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
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