The University of Maryland is seeking an Assistant Director for Global Communities, a two-year living-learning program in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). The program offers each entering cohort of 75 first-year students a combination of courses, extracurricular opportunities, and residential living that will enrich their understanding of and preparation for contemporary globalization and the issues it raises. The Assistant Director's responsibilities include: recruitment, outreach, admissions, assessment, advising, scheduling, budget oversight, curriculum consulting, and academic and extracurricular programming.
Requirements:
- Master's degree, preferably in one of the following fields of study: higher education, international education, international affairs, intercultural relations, foreign languages and cultures, history, public policy, social sciences
- 2 years of professional experience in higher education administration
- Demonstrated interest in regular interaction with college students, both within and beyond the classroom
- Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to international education and; solid understanding of and appreciation for cultural differences and current events
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in public speaking and in writing
- Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize commitments, and work quickly in a fast-paced office environment.
Experience working, studying, or living abroad preferred.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Applications only accepted online (http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57033)
Open until filled, but best consideration given to applications received by June 20, 2012 scholten(at)umd.edu
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