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Title: Director of Short-term Programs

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: 5

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Global Engagement

Position Summary

Come work for the #1 institution in study abroad in the U.S.! Reporting to the Executive Director for Global Programming, this 12-month, full-time position oversees operations for 35+ short-term, faculty-led global engagement programs serving over 700 students each year. The Director manages the Shot-term Programs team, including one full-time Coordinator of Short-term Programs.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master's required, with a preference of 3-5 years of professional employment in a higher education setting.

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Management 
  • Supervise one full-time employee, the Coordinator of Short-term Programs
  • Manage Short-Term Programs team: – facilitating team meetings, organizing and assigning work tasks, monitoring progress, creating and enforcing policies, and resolving problems 
  • Supervision of all short-term, faculty-led programs and direct management of a portion of those programs, including 35+ GEC programs with 700+ students in a 3-week period. 
  • Administer and monitor program budgets · Compose and maintain all short-term program communications, documentation, and website content 
  • Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including faculty, parents, students, administration, government personnel, vendors, and service providers 
  • Create and execute pre-departure and re-entry presentations and group sessions 
  • Execute risk management and on-call duty during program term 
  • Facilitate trainings and professional development opportunities for the 80+ faculty leaders and campus partners 
  • Support the Assistant Dean of Global Education with academic catalog data entry, program assessment, syllabus collection and staffing of global engagement courses; collaborate with faculty on course proposals 
  • Assist with academic advising and orientation for outbound dual-degree business program students 
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives 
  • Collaborate with units within the Inclusive Community to create policies and trainings to support a diverse group of student participants and faculty leaders 
  • Assist in pursuing Elon University’s strategic goal on 100% access to global engagement: optimizing student inclusion through the development and improvement of enrollment criteria and processes; orchestrating accommodations for students with varying physical and mental needs; and attending trainings and forums on equity, diversity, and inclusion 
• Program Management: 
  • Manage a portfolio of global engagement programs, and serve as the liaison between the Global Education Center and provide partners within portfolio 
  • Facilitate one-on-one student advising and application review 
  • Conduct site-specific pre-departure orientations · Develop materials and procedures for global engagement courses 
  • Pursue professional development opportunities in support of my role and duties, in alignment with University goals, and in order to contribute to the field of international education 
  • Collaborate with others in the office on strategic planning for global engagement, issues of risk management, curriculum integration and all aspects of successful study abroad programming and work on other projects as assigned 
• Other duties as assigned.