Associate Director/Director Of Study USA

Title: Associate Director/Director of Study USA

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Global Engagement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Global Education, this 12-month, full-time position oversees Elon's signature Study USA programs and other global experiential learning opportunities offered through and in coordination with the GEC, currently with hubs in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Charlotte, NC.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

• Immediate tuition remission for employees.

• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

• Free use of campus fitness facilities.

• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree required with a preference of 3 or more years of professional employment in a higher education, or equivalent setting.

Preferred Education and Experience

For the Associate Director title, 3 to 6 years of professional employment in a higher education or equivalent setting is preferred.

For the Director title, there is a preference for 6 or more years of professional employment in a higher education, or equivalent setting.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Oversight of Study USA

• Collaborate with academic units to create and expand pathways for students to academically progress through participation in Study USA.

• Drive the integration of inclusive and equitable practices across Study USA semester and summer programs.

• Develop and Coordinate a holistic and robust professional development program with the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), National Campuses team, and other stakeholders.

• Manage School of Record relationship with The Washington Center.

• Propose and manage Study USA budgets in coordination with the GEC Business Manager.

• Oversee marketing and outreach for Study USA programs, in coordination with Global Experiential Learning Coordinator, other GEC and National Campuses staff.

• Contribute to projects and planning related to experiential learning on campus and at centers, including coordination with Student Life on reporting for the Elon Experiences Transcript (EET)

• Supervise one full-time staff member.

• Advise students on program selection for Study USA program centers and short-term programs.

• Serve as health and safety point of contact in the GEC for Study USA and risk management programs, collaborating with others in the GEC and across campus.

• Program Management

• Serve as the program manager for assigned programs including Elon in LA.

• Implement inclusive and equitable practices for assigned programs including Elon in LA.

• Liaise with partner institutions sending students to the LA program, including assisting with the development of MoUs and other contracts, and in providing support for external students.

• Develop and implement series of pre-departure workshops and a re-entry experience for students on assigned programs.

• Provide crisis management support and counseling for students in assigned programs.

• Advise students on Study USA and other GEC programs.

• Responsible for data collection and analysis, in coordination with others in the GEC.

• Create and maintain records of internships, alumni, and student resources, in coordination with the Student Professional Development Center, Alumni Office, and Student Affairs.

• Provide support to Elon program faculty and staff throughout program duration.

• Develop and conduct a series of predeparture workshops and a reentry experience for students.

• Support Global Experiential Learning

• Support other global experiential learning initiatives within reporting line, currently non-Elon petitions and global internships.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position in addition to your resume for this position.