Associate Director - Study Abroad

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

UCF Global

UCF Global at the University of Central Florida functions as the primary international hub for students, faculty, and staff. Through strong partnerships, UCF Global is committed to increasing international and local mobility and enhancing the university’s global competency. Encompassing the English language programs and multiple support services for the international population on campus, UCF Global aides in transforming the lives of the UCF and global community.

The Opportunity

The Associate Director - Study Abroad provides direct support to the Director, UCF Abroad, in overseeing and managing the study abroad unit. Serves as a subject matter expert for study abroad and student mobility. Supports the Director in work with faculty, academic colleges, student services, and administrative departments to offer accessible and high-quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director, UCF Abroad with problems, emergencies, and other relevant issues as they arise. Provides direct support to the Director, Study Abroad, and serves as acting Director in their absence.
• Supports the Director to develop and implement faculty-led, short-term exchange, and provider programs. Provides high-impact international experiences to students. Builds relationships with host program coordinators, students, parents, and faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversees UCF Abroad engagement and serves as the primary liaison; may serve as Director designee to HIP Hub, ad hoc, and standing university committees.
• In consultation with the Office of Data and Strategic Projects, supports the Director in the development and implementation of assessment and institutional effectiveness plans.
• Supervises personnel, as assigned. Supervises grant-funded Peace Corps Strategic Recruiter.
• Supports the mission of the university and Director, UCF Abroad by identifying, developing, and implementing programs in key strategic areas.
• Provides support to obtain necessary visas, make travel arrangements, conducts orientations, and provides health insurance information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience with at least 2+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills are key to this position.
• Strong customer service skills
• MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience with Terra Dotta, Workday, and PeopleSoft is desirable.

Are Benefits Important to You?

In Addition To Helping Drive Change And Having a Positive Impact By Supporting Our Students, Staff, And Faculty, UCF Offers

Working at UCF has its perks.

• And more…For more benefits information, to go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.
• Education assistance
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Flexible work environment
• Retirement savings options
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

College of Undergraduate Studies - UCF Abroad

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 08:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to $80,648

Job Posting End Date

06-19-2023-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.