UIC is seeking a full time experienced Study Abroad Assistant Director to join our Office of Global Engagement, Study Abroad team. 

This position advises for, administers, and implements study abroad exchange, partnership, and direct enroll programs in a regional advising portfolio for UIC students. Additionally, this position serves as a college liaison for a portfolio of UIC colleges/departments to assist with the expansion of faculty-directed study abroad programs. This includes collaborating with faculty members on program proposals, sourcing and negotiating with program partners, managing program agreements and budgets, and otherwise planning all program logistics. Responsible for coordinating with international university partners and academic consortia to monitor costs, student affairs, and applicable academic curricula. Assists with planning and response for safety and risk management issues. Serves as departmental point person for at least one key study abroad area such as marketing/outreach, student financial aid/scholarships, or pre-departure and re-entry. 

This position is full time & benefits eligible.  UIC offers exciting employment opportunities and competitive salaries.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Provide Counseling to and/or to assist:

• Students regarding study abroad options, academic programs, services, and educational issues (such as the application process, course and program planning, scheduling, registration, study habits, career planning, adjustment to school, etc.)
• Students who want to participate in study abroad programs (i.e. exchanges – outgoing, affiliates, and consortia) and students seeking national scholarships
• Students and parents or guardians (where appropriate) in study abroad academic program planning; confers with administrators, and other professionals to discuss student’s progress, resolve academic and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
• Departmental advisors and chairs in course articulation and academic planning
• Department and academic units integrating study abroad into existing majors, minors, and academic programs

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required: 

1. Bachelor's degree in any course of study.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of professional work experience comparable to that performed at the Study Abroad Advisor level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of foreign partners’ academic systems and protocols for higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge with university administration systems, such as BANNER and TerraDotta and the business management principals involved in the presentation and development of academic programs
• Knowledge of principles and methods of international education curriculum teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.  
• Knowledge of university, state, national regulations and  procedures related to overseas programming. 
• Knowledge of educational, evaluation, and measurement principles, practices, methods, and techniques, university policies and procedures. 
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options, alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, and after considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions -- choosing the most appropriate implement solutions. .  
• Speaking - The ability to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand; ability to engage in public speaking. 
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, so others will understand (e.g., writing grants, reports, etc.). 
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in the presentation and delivery of academic programs, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, recruitment methods, and coordination of people and resources.  
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Joanne Neris at JoAnnes@uic.edu

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 5/19/2022

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. 

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.