The Office of International Programs and Services (IPS) is a key driver of global engagement for the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), helping to provide strategic vision for the institution and coordinating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Global engagement is an integral aspect of UMD, empowering students and faculty to participate in academic mobility, foster an appreciation of diversity, and contribute to the internationalization of the campus.
The director provides strategic and budgetary leadership in support of global engagement, advising the Chancellor, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (EVCAA), academic deans, senior administrators, and faculty on international policies, opportunities, and events that impact members of the campus community. The director manages the office of International Programs and Services, and is responsible for matters related to study abroad and student exchange, international partnerships and outreach, and the English Language and Culture Institute. The director also collaborates with the office of Enrollment Management on international recruitment efforts.
The starting salary range is $75,000 and will depend on experience and qualifications.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Internal and External Collaborations (45%)
Strategic Leadership (30%)
Operations (25%)
Develop and implement policies and practices for risk management, travel safety, communications, and other travel-related matters, and respond to emergency situations
This position directly supervises the following positions within IPS:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
A resume and cover letter are required. Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for 3 references.
Application review will start Wednesday, April 24 and will stay open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)
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