Associate Director, TCU Global Programs (Faculty-led & Summer Semester Programs)

About the role

The Associate Director, reporting to the Director of TCU Global, provides leadership and vision in the establishment of procedures to effectively develop and deliver faculty-led and summer semester programs. The Associate Director will support strategic planning and innovative new programs in partnership with faculty, schools, and colleges of TCU, and serve as the primary point of contact for faculty in the TCU Global Office. The Associate Director will oversee the management of all aspects of faculty-led and summer semester programming and operations, and conduct program assessment and evaluation supported by a Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, coordination, and delivery of all international faculty-led study abroad programs.
• Manages all Summer Semester programs.
• Oversees the proposal process for program development and site visits.
• Works with faculty to assess potential programing opportunities.
• Manages the entire cycle of all faculty-led and summer semester programs from advising, admission, arrival, to return.
• Performs partner institution visits and site evaluations to ensure the programs are providing quality experiences and opportunities for TCU students for both existing and potential partners.
• Provides on-site orientations to student participants.
• Meets with receiving staff members at these institutions to ensure the programs are running smoothly and there are no concerns.
• Reviews processes and procedures associated with the university.
• Performs wellness checks on study abroad students.
• Designs strategies to increase the number and variety of experiences offered.
• Conducts ongoing research of faculty-led programs to expand and refine comprehensive program opportunities to students and faculty.
• Collaborates with administrative staff and faculty to supervise quality and academic relevance of faculty-led programming
• Creates and delivers comprehensive pre-departure and re-entry orientations as necessary for students in faculty-led and summer semester programs.
• Creates reports by collecting and analyzing various data from faculty-led programs.
• Makes recommendations to the Director and the TCU Global Faculty Advisory Committee based on analysis of the findings.
• Designs and delivers high-quality, informative presentations regarding current study abroad opportunities and how students can access these programs.
• Works with faculty members to properly disseminate information about available opportunities to interested students.
• Develops and implements a strategic plan to ensure that students are aware of the study abroad opportunities they have available to them
• Supervises the Program Coordinator (International Programs), alongside the Associate Director of Semester Programs.
• As a member of TCU Global Faculty Advisory Committee, supports strategic planning and the creation and implementation of innovative new programs in partnership with faculty, schools, and colleges of TCU.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty in the TCU Global Office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of administrative experience in programming or international education in a university setting. Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience responding to health, safety, and emergency situations abroad.

Skills

• Knowledge of study abroad policies and programs
• Skill in analytical analysis to translate data into informed decisions
• Skill in clear communication, both oral and in writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in critical thinking demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and make decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an organized manner
• Ability to work with individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes to preform program evaluation
• Ability to manage a strategic priority such as increasing and diversifying student participation in study abroad
• Ability to work well in a team and in partnership with others both across TCU and abroad
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to improve operations.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, and international entities/organizations.
• Ability to learn and use various computer applications
• Ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to independently travel domestically and internationally.