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Urbana, IL | United States

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Associate Director - International Student and Scholar Services (Hybrid)

Illinois International - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Vision 2030 Global Strategy is comprised of five key strategies that will support the university in realizing its vision to be the pre-eminent public research university with a global impact. Illinois International will directly support several activities and initiatives related to the global strategy in the coming years. Learn more about Vision 2030 Global Strategy .

International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for an Associate Director.

International Student and Scholar Services is committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality. We strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience. We serve our international population and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. It is our pleasure to serve our 15,000 international students and scholars at the University. Learn more about International Student and Scholar Services . Learn more about Illinois International .

Primary Position Function/Summary:

Provide administrative oversight to the policies and priorities established by the Director of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), with a primary focus on the intercultural training and programming component of the ISSS operation.

Statement of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and provide leadership for the development and implementation of social and educational programming for the university's international population, with an emphasis on exchange students, visiting scholars, and prospective and returning study abroad students.
• Oversee and provide leadership for the development and implementation of intercultural training on campus and in the community with an emphasis on increasing the intercultural communication competency of domestic faculty and staff.
• Oversee and provide leadership for various new international student orientations, both overseas, in person, and through remote learning platforms.
• Manage the daily work of the international training and programs components of ISSS, including the training, delegation, supervision, and evaluation of work assignments of staff and interns.
• Assist the ISSS Director with overall unit leadership, including departmental budget and financial operations, strategic planning, and communication.
• Represent the office in the absence of the Director. Represent the goals and direction of the office on campus committees and events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of intercultural work experience in ISSS or an equivalent office at another educational institution.
• Demonstrated supervisor experience, including hiring, delegating, training, and performance management.

Preferred: (Successful candidates will have):

• Master's degree.
• One year of cultural experience while studying, living, or working internationally.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• High level of knowledge of UIUC organization, policies, and procedures desirable.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Reliable accuracy and attentional to detail in handling contracts.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied administrative, academic, cultural, religious, national, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to assume responsibility and to work with minimum guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Position involves occasionally working events that fall on weekends or evenings. Events can be out of state and in many different environments.

Travel Requirements:

• Position will require frequent evening local travel, and occasional weekend regional and out of state travel. Annual international travel may be required.

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY:


The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs about 3,000 faculty members who serve over 33,000 undergraduates and 17,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at The university is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 226,000) in east-central Illinois, and is situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: Living in Champaign-Urbana , Visit Champaign County , or Champaign County Chamber of Commerce .



APPOINTMENT INFORMATION:


This is a full-time 100% Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. Salary will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. The minimum salary for this position is $75,000.00



Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.


Civil Service Employees may earn up to 28 days of vacation leave per year, depending on length of service. The University offers 11 annual paid holidays , 12 cumulative sick leave days, plus an additional 13 non-cumulative sick leave days, if needed, each year. For more information about campus holidays , vacation leave , and sick leave .


Health insurance is available to employees (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents), required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans. Learn more about employee benefits at the University of Illinois . Newly hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to this deduction.


The University of Illinois has is strong committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff: Work-Life Balance & Family-Friendly Programs and Other Work-Life Programs .



APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION:


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 02/05/2024 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the bottom of this posting. Please include application, cover letter, resume, academic credentials, including required bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts or diploma may be acceptable), and (3) professional references, including name, email, and phone number. Academic credentials will be verified before hire. Applicants are encouraged to specifically relate their background and experience to the requirements of the position as outlined above. Applications not submitted through this will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Illinois International Human Resources at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit For questions regarding the application process, please contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .


Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .



Requisition ID : 1021964

Job Category : Administrative



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