International Programs Director

Position Title

Job Duties

Official UW–Stout Polytechnic (UW-Stout) seeks an International Programs Director for a transnational education (TNE) Program. Beginning as a part-time, benefits-eligible, remote appointment, the position will transition to full-time as enrollment and operational responsibilities expand.

Qualifications

• Minimum / Required Master's degree or higher in higher education, comparative education, international education, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience advising, consulting on, or coordinating the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of transnational education (TNE) partnerships involving U.S. and overseas institutions, including collaboration with senior university leaders, institutional governance, faculty engagement, student mobility, and cross-border program operations.

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English and at least one East Asian language.

• Ability and willingness to maintain primary residence in the United States, undertake substantial and recurring travel overseas, and obtain and maintain all documentation necessary for such travel and the performance of assigned institutional responsibilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination and Governance Support (40%): Lead operational implementation of the TNE program in accordance with the approved partnership agreements. Coordinate and facilitate TNE meetings, communications, and follow-up activities. Serve as the primary operational liaison between UW–Stout and overseas partner leadership, faculty, and program teams, to foster cross-institutional (faculty, staff, student) success. Monitor operational, regulatory, and partnership-related risks affecting the TNE program and communicate significant issues and recommended responses to UW–Stout leadership. Lead continuous assessment and quality improvement efforts associated with the TNE program.

• Faculty Coordination and Support (15%): Collaborate with the Dean and Department Chairs regarding faculty selection, scheduling, and participation at overseas partner institution, and document for accreditation purposes. Oversee faculty onboarding and promote instructional continuity. Manage the identification, organization, and distribution of instructional materials to support locally delivered coursework.

• Student Engagement and Mobility Pathways (Inbound & Outbound) (15%): Engage prospective and admitted students and their families overseas and the United States, providing guidance on program structure, academic expectations, international study opportunities, and pathways to degree completion. Guide student preparation and transition for study abroad experiences, including pre-departure orientation and cultural readiness. Facilitate inbound mobility pathways for international students studying at UW–Stout. Facilitate outbound mobility opportunities for UW–Stout students participating in exchange at the overseas partner institution. Advance and monitor a coordinated, bi-directional student mobility strategy.

• Industry and Applied Learning Support (10%): Collaborate with the Department of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement to develop internship, co-op, and employer partnerships supporting the TNE program. Promote alignment with UW–Stout's polytechnic mission through industry engagement and applied learning opportunities.

• Operational Planning & Financial Administration (20%): Oversee operational and financial processes associated with the TNE program. Facilitate communication regarding budgeting, faculty travel, operational planning, and program expenses between UW–Stout and overseas partner institution. Monitor program implementation needs and resource utilization to support effective program operations. Manage administrative documentation and reporting related to program activities, travel, and institutional collaboration, in alignment with university required reporting needs. Promote alignment of operational planning with institutional priorities and approved budget frameworks.