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 assessment, supervision of student workers, student advising, 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; communicating program policies, deadlines, etc.; 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/assistants, etc.

·         Assists Director with assessment initiatives. Provides administrative support for 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; ability to exercise sound judgment and communicate effectively in a highly collaborative environment; strong 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:

To be considered, candidates must submit an employment application, including a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references, through the USC Human Resources Department: http://hr.sc.edu/employ.html
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 850 students abroad each year.