Associate Director - International Education

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Department

International Education AdministrationLocated on the LSU New Orleans campus and reporting to the Director of International Education, with support from student workers, contract and other Division staff, this position provides operational support to all LSU New Orleans study abroad, study away, and exchange program activities, including on-site support at the LSU New Orleans Innsbruck International Summer School. This position will be required to collaborate with many institutional departments, as well as external partners and stakeholders.

This position requires at least 7 weeks of travel annually, both domestically and internationally.

Job Description

Operational

• Assists director with ongoing promotion and development of programs in the LSU New Orleans International Education portfolio.
• Assists with all phases of study abroad programming including program marketing, student advising and recruitment, as well as assisting with admissions and matriculation in LSU New Orleans operating systems. 
• Supports on-site preparations related to all LSU New Orleans-run study abroad programs, including but not limited to, housing and dining for students and faculty/staff, assisting faculty with educational technology including LMS, and liaising with international partners and providers.  
• Oversees Student Support Team while on-site in Innsbruck, Austria, and assists Director with student conduct and discipline processes, as well as crisis management and risk assessment.
• Develops, arranges, and leads in-person and virtual information events and study abroad orientations for students.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of institutional procedures, policies, and processes.

Management

• Recruits, hires, supervises and evaluates student workers at LSU New Orleans. 
• Assists Director with recruitment and oversight of on-site staff in Innsbruck.  

Other Duties as Assigned

• General promotion of International Education at LSU New Orleans at on-campus events including Registration Days, Open Houses, etc.
• Oversee social media accounts and maintain a positive and inviting online presence for future students and program alumni.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Minimum of three years of experience in higher education which includes at least two years of relevant program management experience.
• Demonstrated competency in a variety of computer skills; excellent cross-cultural, crisis-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and comfortable with public speaking.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working in international programs.
• Experience living/working abroad.
• Fluency or proficient knowledge of a foreign language.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.