Director of Study Abroad and International Enrichment

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education at Western Michigan University invites applications for Director of Study Abroad and International Enrichment. The Director of Study Abroad and International Enrichment is responsible for the development and execution of strategies to increase study abroad participation. In addition, the director serves as an integral part of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education (HIGE) at Western Michigan University.  Reporting to the Associate Provost of the Haenicke Institute, the Director of Study Abroad and International Enrichment provides overall leadership, management, and supervision of the Study Abroad Unit.  The director develops and manages scholarships, and assesses and evaluates current and potential programs and sites, while remaining up to date on best practices and developments in education abroad and international education. This position also serves as part of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education’s leadership team and assists with strategic planning.

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education (HIGE), established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, creates, leads and sustains an environment which facilitates global engagement at WMU. The Haenicke Institute is comprised of over 60 professional staff and faculty, led by an Associate Provost. HIGE staff works closely with international education committees and projects within and across colleges. In the 2018-19 academic year, Western Michigan University and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education assisted 670 students in their study abroad programs.

Applicants should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs to apply online. Materials submitted online should include: a) a cover letter highlighting qualifications, b) resume, and c) a list of three references. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.