Director of Education Abroad and National Student Exchange

The University of Central Arkansas is seeking to fill our open Director of Education Abroad and National Student Exchange position. This employee leads the Office of Education Abroad and National Student Exchange in the Center for Global Learning and Engagement. UCA students participate in short-term faculty-led programs, semester exchanges, individual study abroad, and NSE Study Away programs throughout the U.S. The Director of Education Abroad and National Student Exchange leads the unit on campus that is responsible for essential high-impact mobility programs in global learning and engagement.  The Director works with offices across campus to ensure students and faculty have successful academic experiences abroad.  This position is critical to UCA’s mission of preparing students to live and work in “local, national, and global communities” (UCA Mission).Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 9,000. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate and 60 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. The University of Central Arkansas offers a generous benefits package including a 10% match for TIAA retirement participation.  Employees and their dependents may receive an 80% tuition discount for undergraduate and graduate courses.    The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and will have all or most of the following qualities:  experience living and/or studying abroad, advanced-level speaking proficiency in a language other than English, passion and respect for other cultures, wide travel experience, the ability to articulate the value of experiential learning through study abroad or away, and expertise in office related software, social media, and web design. The full job description including all applicant requirements can be found on the university’s electronic application system.    https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/19044Applicants should address their letter of application to Dr. Phillip Bailey, Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Engagement and upload a CV or resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.Salary: up to $53,000 for qualified candidateReview of applications to begin June 1st and continue until position is filled.