Assistant Director, Global Learning Initiatives
University of Maryland College Park

Position Number: 128154

Title: Assistant Director

Functional Title: Assistant Director, Global Learning Initiatives

Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category: Staff

University Authorized FTE: 100.0

Unit: BMGT-Ctrs-Center for Global Business

Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Assistant Director for Global Learning Initiatives in the Center for Global Business at Maryland Smith leads the design and implementation of the School's portfolio of on-campus and virtual global learning opportunities for business students. The position is part of a global education team that offers a wide range of interdisciplinary global experiential learning programs for both MBA and undergraduate students. They specialize in virtual and on campus programs, including global case competitions, COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), virtual internships and exchanges, and international pitch competitions. They also collaborate with staff and faculty across campus and abroad to incubate and launch innovative program ideas that align with both School initiatives (e.g., Smith Start and iSmith, Grand Global Challenges, Interdisciplinary Business Honors, global entrepreneurship, etc) and the Title VI CIBE program (a grant awarded to the School from the U.S. Department of Education). The position is responsible for enrolling student participants, guiding them through successful program completion, and evaluating program outcomes.

Benefits Summary: Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in international business, international relations, international or higher education administration, or related field, required.
• 7-9 years of professional experience in student services, international or trade programs, higher education, entrepreneurship education, or other relevant field required.
• 3 or more years of direct supervisory experience.
• Professional experience should include program planning and administration, student advising, project management, communications/writing, and marketing for student audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of international education, experiential learning, intercultural communication, student learning theories.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter.
• Expertise in COIL pedagogy and technologies for virtual exchanges.
• Knowledge of international business and trade, global mindset, and global entrepreneurship education.
• Comfort speaking and presenting in front of student and mixed audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in an intercultural and cross-cultural setting.
• Ability to work effectively with institutional partners, internal stakeholders, faculty, students, parents, and staff at the School and UMD.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to work within a team structure.
• Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Proven ability to create and manage program budgets.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strict attention to detail.
• Professional presence; ability to work with both undergraduate and advanced students.
• Proven ability to integrate ideas and concepts and coordinate across multiple offices.
• Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner.
• Ability and willingness to work extended and nontraditional hours as required; ability and willingess to travel in support of office and School priorities.
• High level of enthusiasm for and commitment to the University of Maryland, the Smith School, and the Center for Global Business.

Preferences:

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in international education, international relations, international business, student services, or related field preferred.
• Experience with virtual programs and working/studying abroad preferred.
• Foreign language proficiency and instructional design experience are pluses.

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Additional Information:  

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands: Ability to lift ten lbs.

Posting Date: 08/15/2023

Closing Date:  

Open Until Filled:  Yes

Best Consideration Date 08/29/2023

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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2. Cover Letter
3. List of References (no emails sent from system)

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