The University of South Carolina is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant Director, Study Abroad.

The Assistant Director is a professional position in the Study Abroad
Office of International Programs.  The Assistant Director performs a
variety of duties in support of the development of faculty-led programs
beginning with the concept stage and continuing through program
implementation and evaluation.  As a staff member in a multi-function
office, position also includes student advising, supervision of student
workers, and additional responsibilities as assigned.  For more
information on USC's Study Abroad Program, please go to: http://www.sa.sc.edu/sa/index.htm

Essential Job Functions:

Assists Director with program development and oversight including:
soliciting and approving faculty-led program proposals; working with
faculty leaders to establish program objectives, framework, budgets,
and itineraries; assisting with program marketing and student
recruitment; and developing, implementing and reporting findings of
program assessment.

Acts as the primary liaison between the Study Abroad Office &
faculty, communicating program policies, deadlines, etc.  In
consultation with the Director, provides issue resolution for unique
situations encountered.

Conducts workshops & training for faculty and program assistants
engaged in leading programs abroad.  Conducts pre-departure orientation
for students participating in faculty-led programs; advises USC
students participating in faculty led programs as needed; coordinates
pre-departure activities with faculty leaders and students.

Hires, trains and supervises peer advising staff as well as additional
student worker staff, student volunteers, graduate interns, etc.

Provides administrative support to special populations and programs as assigned.  Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Masters degree; minimum of three years of experience in the study
abroad field; general knowledge of the program development and
implementation process; ability to interact with faculty in a highly
professional manner; attention to detail; ability to follow projects
through to completion; experience studying, working or living abroad.
Preferred Qualifications:  Masters degree in higher education,
international education, or related field; experience leading student
groups abroad.

Application Instructions

This position can also be accessed via NAFSA.org: http://www.nafsa.org/career_center
.   To officially apply, candidates must submit an employment
application, including a cover letter, résumé, and three professional
references, through the USC Human Resources Department:  http://uscjobs.sc.edu
This position is expected to be posted on the USC Employment website
within the next few weeks; please check website.  No phone calls or
emails please.

The University

The University of South Carolina is located in the state capital of
Columbia - two hours from the beach and two hours from the mountains.
USC is home to more than 200 years of history and tradition, rising
from a single building in 1805 on what would become the heart of the
campus, the Horseshoe. Today, the University is expanding in support of
its research initiatives in nanotechnology, health sciences, future
fuels, and the environment. Since 1994, USC students have been awarded
more than $7.5 million for national scholarships and fellowships, a
large percentage of them for international study and research. USC
sends over 800 students abroad each year. For more information go to: www.sc.edu.

All information contained herein provided by the University of South Carolina.