International Programs Manager

Job Description

**Posting Details**
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Position Information
**Recruitment Number** 1567

**Number of Vacancies** 1

**Working Title** International Programs Manager

**Classification Title** International Programs Manager

**Proposed Salary to be Offered** $49,900

**Appointment Percentage (Budget)** 1.0

**Position Summary**
The International Programs Manager is responsible for the development and management of education abroad programs including advising students, supporting faculty in program development, and planning and implementing promotional and outreach activities on campus and in the community. The manager serves as an integral member of the Office of International Education and Engagement (IEE) and supports all efforts related to international education at UWL. This position reports to the Director of International Education.

**Position Type** Staff/Administrative

**Pay Basis** Annual

**FLSA** Exempt

**Contingent Upon Funding** No

**Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?** No

**Required Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly with presentation creation and delivery.
* Strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills.
* Evidence of strong organizational, administrative, and computer skills.
* Experience working, living, or studying abroad.
* Knowledge and understanding of education abroad best practices.

**Preferred Qualifications**
* Master’s degree
* Experience working in an international education office (preferably education abroad)
* Experiences with study abroad and student management software.
* Familiarity with third-party study abroad provider programs
* Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to unique situations with resourcefulness and persistence
* Proven organizational and record-keeping skills; problem-solving ability; ability to maintain confidentiality; and exceptional ability to work under pressure in stressful conditions
* Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team to reach campus international education goals.

**Physical Demands**
**Reasonable Accommodations**

UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact **hrinfo@uwlax.edu** or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at **hrinfo@uwlax.edu** or 608.785.8013

**Working conditions and environment**
* Office setting
* Domestic and international travel will be necessary and occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of unit.

**Miscellaneous Information**
**Information about your Benefits**

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.

Highlights include:* paid vacation for 12-month positions.
* excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
* paid holidays and sick days.
* after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
* benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

**Information about** **UWL** **and the Surrounding Region**
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the *U.S. News & World Report* list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at **www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan**.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: **Choose La Crosse**. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: **https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/**
**AA/EO Statement**

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.**COMMITMENT** **TO** **INCLUSIVE****EXCELLENCE**
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin La Crosse fulfills this by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

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For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see **https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/** or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

**Redbook Position** Yes

**Division/College** Academic Affairs Division

**Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit**
The Division of Academic Affairs encompasses a wide array of activities and functions that ensure the overall academic quality of the institution. This includes providing administrative oversight and academic leadership for: the College of Business Administration; the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities; the College of Science and Health; the School of Education; Murphy Library; Records and Registration; Financial Aid; Career Services; Academic Advising; Graduate and Extended Learning; the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; the office of Undergraduate Research and Creativity; the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning; Institutional Research; and International Education & Engagement. Academic Affairs also provides leadership and support to the nearly four hundred full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 73 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. Through its various functions, the Division of Academic Affairs supports students in the pursuit of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education as well as scholarly activity.

Duties/Responsibilities

**Responsibility Statement** Program Development

**Duties to Support Responsibility**
* Developing, launching, and managing international faculty-led programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, third-party providers, and other offices/departments.
* Supporting faculty in program development, budgeting, promoting, facilitating administrative review and approval, conducting pre-departure orientation, allocating scholarships, and assessing programs upon their return.
* Partner with financial specialist on program accounts, including invoicing, payables, and collections; check in with partners monthly on pending/approved marketing programs
* Work closely with providers/partners who are seeking programming, logistics, and communication support with universities and faculty for programs in their region

**Responsibility Statement** Education Abroad Advising

**Duties to Support Responsibility**
* Advise students on opportunities, requirements, and application procedures concerning all UW- La Crosse sponsored education abroad, exchange, faculty-led, and third-party provider programs
* Advise students on cultural adjustment, health, safety, and other post-acceptance procedures such as passport, visas, and other entry-requirements
* Advise students on UW – La Crosse education abroad policies and procedures
* Promote and develop opportunities for students participating in international and intercultural/ cross-cultural experiences
* Maintain international resource center, including the collection and organization of education abroad alumni experiences, program and travel resources, program literature

**Responsibility Statement** Programming

**Duties to Support Responsibility**
* Serve as curriculum integration liaison for UWL academic departments.
* Coordinate recruitment events such as Education Abroad Fairs, UWL class presentations, UWL Admissions events, and new student registration.
* Prepare program information, including promotional flyers, web pages and orientation materials in collaboration with other IEE staff.
* Coordinate and facilitate education abroad pre-departure and re-entry programming.
* Develop and support initiatives that enhance the UWL’s goal of campus internationalization.
* Participate in the selection and training of IEE student staff.

**Responsibility Statement** Administrative

**Duties to Support Responsibility**
* Participate in the maintenance of the study abroad website and applicant information via study abroad software programs.
* Collaborate with international partners to coordinate program details; including, but not limited to: dates, fees, housing, application/registration of participants and transcripts.
* Provide support for education abroad activities including by not limited to: planning, developing, promoting, and evaluating students’ international experiences; assisting with the development of program budgets and student fees; assisting with flight arrangement; preparing financial aid budgets and other arrangements as necessary.
* Assist Director and teammates with new program development

**Responsibility Statement** Additional duties and responsibilities

**Duties to Support Responsibility**
* Assisting with planning and implementing education abroad and other office-wide events.
* Assist with hosting international delegations on campus and in the community.

**Posting Detail Information**
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Posting Detail Information
**Posting Date** 11/11/2024

**Continuous Recruitment** Yes

**Continuous Recruitment First Review Date** 12/02/2024

**Close Date**

**Special Instructions**
**Application deadlines**

**TO** **ENSURE****CONSIDERATION****: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.** Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

**Confidentiality of Applicant Materials**

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

**CBC** **& Reference Check Policy**

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

**Position Contact Name** Karolyn Bald, Director of International Education & Engagement

**Position Contact Email** kbald@uwlax.edu