Assistant Director for Intercultural Programs and Initiatives

The University of Texas at Austin
flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2024
Job Posting Title: Assistant Director for Intercultural Programs and Initiatives ---- Hiring Department: Global Engagement ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 52,000 students studying in almost 120 bachelor's degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin is steadfastly committed to global engagement and is home to more than 5,600 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 130 countries, with more than 530,000 living alumni in 176 counties around the world. Texas Global advances UT Austin's academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university's international engagement efforts, fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. Texas Global is comprised of nine units, home to over 140 staff members, and continued growth of the organization is expected. Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Purpose Reporting to the director of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), the assistant director for intercultural programs and initiatives oversees a team responsible for programming and services that support international students and scholars in achieving their social, academic, and professional goals throughout their university careers. Responsibilities Leadership and Administrative Management In collaboration with the director, provide a vision for a quality international student and scholar engagement strategy that includes co-curricular initiatives, cultural and social programming, and support activities. Provide collaborative leadership to a team of professional staff members responsible for ISSS programming, outreach, support services, and front desk operations. Recruit, hire, and train staff members, conduct annual performance evaluations, and foster team member's career growth. Manage day-to-day operations of and provide strategic oversight for intercultural programs and initiatives team. Determine the administrative calendar and plan for the execution of tasks for a smooth workflow. Programming and Services Oversee ISSS signature programs and activities including but not limited to international orientation, Friendship Program, Language Circles, Global Living Learning Community, and graduating student reception. Manage the development and implementation of innovative programming to support a vibrant community of international students and scholars and their families. Supervise the implementation of support services for international students and scholars including nonresident tax assistance and front desk operations. Use best practices to provide the highest level of customer service through technology, topical expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Conduct needs assessments and analyze data to determine the quality and effectiveness of ISSS services and programs; provide data-driven recommendations for enhancements and support. Communication and Outreach Provide oversight for the coordination of ISSS communications to ensure timeliness and consistency. Collaborate with Texas Global Marketing and Communications to manage ISSS social media strategy and engagement. Represent ISSS at university meetings and collaborate with campus partners to support and advocate for the needs of international students and scholars. Ensure that written communication, including but not limited to the ISSS webpages, presentations, handouts, and publications, is consistent with the Texas Global brand and includes clear and concise information for international students and scholars, departments, and the university community. Support of ISSS and Texas Global functions Serve as a collaborative member of the ISSS leadership team. Actively support the critical priorities and functions of ISSS and Texas Global, attend weekly staff meetings, serve on internal committees, and participate in work groups to support the organization's mission. Required Qualifications Master's degree in international education, higher education administration, student affairs, or related field. Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in international education programs within higher education. High degree of cultural competence as it relates to international students and scholars in a higher education environment. Solid experience in supervising professional staff. Proven track record of using assessment tools to develop and enhance programming and services. Knowledge of using best practices to engage constituents using social media platforms. Strong skills in intercultural communication, professional communication, and public speaking. Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a professional setting. Equivalent combination or substitution of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad. Salary Range $72,000 Working Conditions Work in a shared office environment. Work around standard office conditions. This position is located in Austin, Texas. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.