Associate Director for Partnerships and International Visitors

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Office of International Engagement

Job Summary

The Associate Director for Partnerships and International Visitors is responsible for developing international cooperation opportunities, managing and supporting international institutional partnerships, and providing services to international scholars/visitors.

Additional Information

The Office of International Engagement comprises seven units that operate interdependently to serve varied populations and achieve institutional goals.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$62,000 - $65,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in business administration, educational leadership/administration, college student personnel administration, or a field related to international education
2. Three years (36 months) of administrative experience in international higher education
3. Native or near native proficiency in a language other than English
4. Ability to meet Designated School Official (DSO) requirements, as federally regulated by the Department of Homeland Security. To view qualifications for a Designated School Official (DSO), please see Department of Homeland Security website located at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/designated-school-official. 
5. Excellent command of the English language (both written and oral)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of and experience with ISU systems, policies, and academic departments.
2. Demonstrated proficiency working with international students, staff, and faculty.

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional travel

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Remain at workstation for extended periods.

Proposed Starting Date

December 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Reference List - Three references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Trans