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Job Req ID:  113851

Associate Director of Global Education

We are seeking an Associate Director of Global Education who will oversee the student experience, learning, and support for undergraduate education abroad, adhering to best practices in the field. With in-depth knowledge of the JHU curriculum in WSE and KSAS, the Associate Director works closely with undergraduate students to help them integrate their overseas studies into major and minor fields and to ensure that their international program is compatible with their intellectual interests, academic strengths, career, and personal goals. In collaboration with faculty, the Associate Director organizes and executes activities related to degree programs, such as short-term faculty-led programs, information sessions, and integrative learning workshops. The Associate Director plays a vital role in fostering productive relationships with other offices, departments, and schools at Johns Hopkins University.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight of all aspects of credit-bearing study abroad programs for undergraduate students in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (KSAS) and Whiting School of Engineering (WSE).
  • Provide academic advising to students for participation in Hopkins-Departmental study abroad programs; including exchange programs, consortium programs, and Hopkins-managed overseas programs as well as approved study abroad programs managed by third-party providers and other universities with a specialization in the science and health fields.
  • Collaborate with faculty in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering on the development and administration of academic programs for semester, summer, and intersession courses abroad.
  • Recruit, advise, select, and prepare students for study abroad on approved outbound international programs and a selection of short-term faculty-led programs.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with key academic advisors, faculty, and other units within Hopkins to facilitate advising and academic support of students abroad.
  • Develop and oversee a strategic plan for student success in study abroad with a focus on mental health, risk mitigation, conduct, and academic preparation.
  • Provide guidance on international health and travel safety, risk management, and crisis response.
  • Conduct assessment of assigned study abroad programming to ensure quality assurance and alignment with the field’s best practices, conducting site visits and other forms of review as necessary.
  • Oversee, manage, and update study abroad data and risk management system, Terra Dotta, modifying and updating procedures to meet new policies and technology requirements of partner offices.
  • Supervise a team of study abroad advisors and provide support for their work and professional development.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Excellent written, oral interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills.
  • In-depth understanding of the field, scholarship, and practice of study abroad, with a proven track record of successfully implementing best practices.
  • Proven ability to interact effectively with diverse constituents (including students, parents, faculty, staff, overseas partners, and study abroad program providers) in diverse cultural contexts.
  • Proven commitment to enriching the quality and diversity of study abroad experiences and making these experiences accessible to all students.
  • Proven ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally several times a year.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Terra Dotta.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree required.
  • Seven (7) years academic advising or other related experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years related experience preferred.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field. Experience working in a large research university or a comparable complex organization.
  • Experience living, teaching, and/or working abroad.
  • Fluency in at least one foreign language.
  • Experience teaching and/or academic advising.
  • Experience with Terra Dotta.

 

 

Classified Title: Academic Advising Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Director of Global Education   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,000 - $88,100 - $112,200 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Global Education Office  
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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