Program Director, International Engagement

Program Director, International Engagement

Job Title
Program Director, International Engagement

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Office Of International Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,084.34 monthly

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Director, under general direction, directs the administration of assigned programs, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops program strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  
• Ensures program objectives are met.
  
• Identifies and secures program funding and expansion resources.
  
• Evaluates program procedures and performance reports.
  
• Directs and supervises program staff.
  
• Develops, oversees, and approves program budgets.
  
• Analyzes program statistics for reporting, tracking progress, and making adjustments to programs. Maintains program activity records and provides monthly progress reports.
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the Primary Designated School Official authorized by the Department of Homeland Security and as a Responsible Officer authorized by the Department of State. Supervises legal aspects of institutional SEVIS compliance. Coordinates the I-20/DS-2019 issuance for special programs with various departments.
  
• Establish and maintain articulation/exchange agreements and MOUs with universities, consortiums, and agencies across the globe.
  
• Serve as the Passport Facility Manager, supervising that the passport application process is being followed accordingly.
  
• Supervise the advisement of both incoming and outgoing students on application processes, credit equivalencies, funding opportunities, travel arrangements, and program requirements.
  
• Advice and mentor students and scholars on matters of international interest, coordinating extra-curricular activities and promoting international programs
  
• Participate in international recruitment initiatives to increase the number of international students on campus. Seek external support and funding opportunities for programs, initiatives, and activities that promote the institutional commitment to internationalization.
  
• Assist faculty with developing study abroad programs.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication, Business, Education, or related field.
  
• Experience - Seven years of related experience including related program management and
  
• Two years related supervisory experience.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education - Master's degree in applicable field.
  
• Experience in Higher Education
  
• Two years related supervisory experience
  

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
  
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
  

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience with Ellucian Banner
  
• Experience with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
  

Licensing / Professional Certification - None

Physical Requirements - None

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• Position requires working evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.
  

First review of applications will be June 2, 2022

Salary: $61,012/annual

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and
  
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TAMIU/Program-Director--International-Engagement_R-050279

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