Education Abroad and Exchanges Exec Dir

Job Title: Education Abroad and Exchanges Exec Dir

Requisition Number: RE39163

Working Title: Exec. Dir. of Education Abroad & Exchanges

Department Name:8Z300:UK International Center

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level:49

Salary Range: $70,990-117,104/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: MA

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Required Related Experience: 9 yrs

Physical Requirements: International travel; sitting for long periods of time, frequent computer use, lifting up to 10lbs.

Shift: Monday -Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk), and on-call status for international emergencies, Evenings or weekends possible.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC) seeks a dynamic and professional leader for the university’s office of Education Abroad & Exchanges. Located within the UKIC, the Education Abroad (EA) unit is a thriving contributor to UK’s ambitious international agenda, guided by Global UK: A Strategic Plan for Campus Internationalization, and to the overall university’s strategic priorities as expressed in The UK Purpose. The vision of the UK International Center is: “a University of Kentucky where a global mindset is integral to our teaching, research, service, and operations; where diverse cultural perspectives are included and valued; and where global learning is broadly accessible.”

Education Abroad & Exchanges’ staffing, in addition to the executive director, includes an associate director, four EA advisors/coordinators, a faculty-directed programs coordinator, promotion and outreach coordinator, data and technology support specialist, and an operations manager. In addition, the unit employs a team of undergraduate student ambassadors.

The Executive Director will serve as a key member of the UKIC leadership team and will lead in the development of creative and high-impact global learning experiences in cooperation with the deans, faculty, and International Advisory Council. S/he will also be expected to maintain an external leadership role, participating in professional associations nationally and globally, and promoting best practices through presentations and publications.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Facility with Microsoft required; Terra Dotta facility is also preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s / 9 years of experience in international education

Deadline to Apply

04/02/2023

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. Ianthe interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include national background check and/or drug screen.