GLOBAL INITIATIVES PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Global Initiatives Program Director

Arizona State University

Barrett Honors College

Campus: Tempe

Requisition Id# 32965BR

Salary Range:

$43,450 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Close Date:

23-June- 2017

Job Description:

Barrett, The Honors College is seeking a Global Initiatives Program Director to oversee the global programs within the College. This position will work under the direct supervision of Barrett deans to oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the Barrett Global Citizenship/Engagement Initiative. The Global Citizenship/Engagement Initiative includes but is not limited to collaborative international classrooms, visiting Barrett Global Fellows, Barrett only travel programs and Barrett student travel programs. The individual will work closely with Barrett administration, faculty, staff, and students as well as relevant ASU entities and those in other countries (Universities and individuals).

Essential Duties:

• Plans, develops, and implements for growth in Barrett programming around Global Citizenship, working with Barrett, ASU, and outside entities.
• Identifies and organizes international collaborations in video-conference-based co-teaching. All agreements and logistics will be managed by this position. Must work with external entities (faculty and administration at other universities), ASU curriculum and international office as well as ASU IT division.
• Carries out programming and logistics for visiting distinguished Barrett Global Fellows. Planning, follow-through, hosting of fellows while on campus will be managed by this position. Must work with high profile individuals.
• Aids administration and faculty to develop study abroad programs of various types. Support faculty development of overall travel program as well as specific trips, working especially with the Barrett travel committee and with faculty trip leaders. Coordinating staff involvement in trips.
• Takes responsibility for communication to students and for student applications to travel programs, including Barrett funded programs for travel.
• Reports to Barrett deans about planning and structure of programs, taking the vision for this initiative from the Barrett deans.
• Evaluates the success of all components of the initiative, adjusting goals, and practices as needed.
• Collaborates with other units to create campaigns that will help attract students to programs. This includes brochures, social media and other ad buys, and any related activities.
• Reviews and develops student health and safety plans and develops recommendations as appropriate. Ensures compliance with ASU travel policies. Advises students, faculty and staff on these policies.
• Position may supervise student workers and staff
• Participates in College events (convocation, Family Weekend, Homecoming, etc.) and assist other units as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND eight (8) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in international education (3 years)
• Evidence of a master's degree preferred
• Strong preference for a candidate who has lived, studied, or worked abroad.
• Bilingual in a foreign language(s) preferred
• Experience working with foreign countries to include knowledge on contracts, payments, etc.
• Experience working with international programs in a university setting
• Demonstrated Knowledge of course development and managing schedules for multiple units
• Evidence of effective verbal and written, including business writing and public speaking (both in English and native language of foreign institutions)
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication principles and protocols in higher education
• Experience in writing proposals and produce reports
• Experience working with dignitaries
• Experience in developing and maintaining professional working relationships with culturally diverse groups
• Experience in work that requires attention to detail and follow through;
• Experience in managing staff, meeting goals, working in a team environment, and collaborate in a complex organization

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
• Some nights and weekends required for position
• Some travel required for this position

Department Statement:

Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988 , Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering special honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to academically outstanding undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. In 2015, The New York Times called Barrett “the gold standard” among honors colleges in the nation. In 2005, Barrett was named “Best Honors College” in the nation by Readers’ Digest. Now in its 29th year, Barrett has more than 6,000 students living and learning at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. For more information please visit our website at http://barretthonors.asu.edu/home/.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply:

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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