Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the development, implementation, and evaluation of international programs.

Responsibilities

Duty 1 -
Manage Study Abroad/Away programs, International Scholar services, and exchange and mobility agreements (students & faculty with J-1 visas).

Duty 2 -
Develop and implement strategic plans for international learning initiatives in alignment with the university's mission and goals.

Duty 3 -
Promote innovation in global program delivery.

Duty 4 -
Oversee the creation, expansion, and quality assurance of global learning initiatives. Lead efforts to improve overall program outcomes.

Duty 5 -
Safety and risk management for international travel with faculty led programs.

Duty 6 -
Establish and maintain partnerships with international universities and organizations to support global education programs.

Duty 7 -
Collaborate with campus departments and stakeholders to promote internationalization.

Duty 8 -
Provide training and resources to faculty for designing and delivering globally relevant courses.

Duty 9 -
Ensure international students have adequate support services, advising, and technology access.

Duty 10 -
Develop and implement strategies to increase student engagement and retention in global programs.

Duty 11 -
Manage policies for international collaborations and global student exchanges.

Duty 12 -
Collaborate with marketing teams to promote global programs to prospective students domestically and internationally.

Duty 13 -
Pursue grant opportunities and external funding to support program expansion.

Duty 14 -
Evaluate the effectiveness of global learning programs through data analysis and student feedback.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Ph. D. required.

Required Experience
Demonstrated professional, academic, or administrative experience in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with varied stakeholders
Skills in oral and written communication
Skills in time management and ability to meet deadlines
Analytical skills and problem solving
Research skills
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software
Program management

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement