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Position Number: 1752007
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: International Programs

Executive Director of International Affairs

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves over 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2020

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Provost, the Executive Director for International Affairs implements and oversees work carried out by the offices of study abroad, international recruitment and outreach, Westerns' English as a Second Language (WESL), and international student services. In addition, the Executive Director coordinates initiatives with university leadership and works closely with undergraduate and graduate admissions, the financial aid and scholarships office, other administrative units, as well as all colleges, academic units, and centers that have international components. The Executive Director for International Affairs is charged with collaboratively developing a strategic plan for international affairs within the context of the university's vision, mission, values, and strategic planning process and is responsible for effective operations that enhance the international profile and reputation of the university by increasing the number of international students attending WIU, supporting the success of international students enrolled at WIU, and developing a wide array of programs, experiences, and strategic partnerships that promote globalization within the university community.
Opportunities in this job include:
Planning and implementing initiatives for enrollment growth in both established markets for WIU (India and Nigeria) as well as new markets and regions across the globe;
Bringing innovation to our ESL program and considering pathway programs for ESL;
Implementing a new vision for our Study Abroad program and working with academic departments to increase the number of our study abroad students;
Leading the student services program we have at WIU for international students, and working closely with housing and dining, financial aid, as well as the communities of Macomb and Moline and initiating projects in these communities like a homestay program, community fairs and luncheons, etc.

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree;
Successful operational experience with at least two of the following: study abroad administration/management; international student recruitment; employment processing and supporting international students, faculty, or staff; intensive English or second language acquisition programs; other international activities;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Effective planning and collaboration with stakeholders;
Experience working with diverse student population;
Effective fiscal management;
Experience with immigration documents including 1-20, H-1B, F and J Visas
Experience with risk management and emergency management protocols associated with education abroad;
US Citizen/Permanent Resident
Willingness to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Terminal degree;
Prior experience as a director of international affairs or similar unit;
Administrative experience, including supervision of staff, at a large, public university;
Experience securing external grant funding or philanthropic funding;
Foreign language proficiency;
Ability to evaluate international transcripts;
Ability to travel extensively overseas;
Demonstrated innovation.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be "in hand" at the time of application.

Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: http://wiu.edu/provost/

THE UNIVERSITY: Since 1902, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

More than 66 undergraduate degree programs, nearly 40 graduate programs and two doctoral programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation. Outside the classroom at Western, concerts, lectures, presentations, films, dance performances and more are performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, as well as a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment. The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center.
These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 6,432): A traditional, residential four-year campus with offering a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Amtrak provides twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between).
Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,192): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL.

Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1. a letter of application
2. current curriculum vita or resume
3. the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4. a separate statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on January 20, 2020.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Mark Mossman at MA-Mossman@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu

To Apply, visit:
https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=119292