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Title: Director of Semester and Exchange Programs

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Global Engagement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Programming, the Director of Semester & Exchange Programs leads a team of three professional staff dedicated to all aspects of semester and summer study abroad programming, consisting of 115+ programs, serving approximately 700 students annually. This position support and advances the GEC's Mission and Vision and the overall mission and goals of the University as articulated through Boldly Elon. Goals include promoting inclusive excellence, deepening the University's #1-ranked study abroad program, making programming accessible to all students, and increasing students' acquisition of second languages.

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 degree in any relevant field of study with more than 8 years of experience with the following relevant work experience: Related work in higher education at a college/university or study abroad organization.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in any relevant field of study

Job Duties

• Direct Semester & Exchange team, a team of four professional staff (including this position) responsible for operational management of 115+ programs serving approximately 700 students annually, including oversight of outreach, curriculum integration, new program operationalization, application processes, communications, workload distribution, personnel management, and emergency management.
• Working with the Executive Director and Dean, contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy for semester and exchange programs, which includes collaborating with academic departments and campus partners on student advising, global programs, inclusive excellence, curriculum integration, and on-campus programming to advance global at Elon.
• Serve as the operational director of the flagship Elon Center study abroad programs including all matters related to day-to-day oversight including faculty and student preparation, academic and student life matters, crisis management, and other operational matters.
• Manage a portfolio of programs including but not limited to global affiliate programs and exchange programs. Duties include application management in TerraDotta keeping program pages/materials updated throughout the year, application management and review, enrollment management, and staying informed of developments on programs and in countries where Elon operates. 
• Advise and support students considering or participating in study abroad programs prior to departure, while abroad, and after return, on matters including program selection, academic fit, health and safety, and incident management while abroad.