Foreign Studies Advisor jobs in Eugene, OR

Department: Division of Global Engagement
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

January 30, 2024; Position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a current resume AND cover letter. Applicants will also be asked to submit the names and contact information for three professional references, one of which must be a current or past supervisor. Candidate will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

The Division of Global Engagement (DGE) works to make the University of Oregon a more global university. In 21st-century higher education, international engagement is not an optional extra: as noted in UO’s Academic Plan, it is a core mission, essential to a thriving, socially salient, intellectually robust, academic community. It is part of the normal functioning of every school, college, department, and center. DGE works to support and integrate a wide range of international engagements, global-scale projects, and transnational partnerships launched and maintained in our many academic units. Units within DGE consist of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Global Education Oregon (GEO), and Global Studies Institute (GSI).

The Global Studies Institute (GSI) supports internationally-oriented research centers, programs, and initiatives to enhance faculty research, enrich the student experience, and promote the University of Oregon’s academic excellence at home and with partners worldwide. Centers and programs within GSI include the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS), Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS), Gabon-Oregon Center, Oregon Statewide Area Studies Consortia, UNESCO Crossings Institute, UO Global Justice Program, APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Hub, the Center for Global Health, Translation Studies Center, Islamic Studies Initiative, and several on-campus affiliates.

Position Summary

GSI is a unit within the Division of Global Engagement (DGE), which makes the University of Oregon a more global university. In 21st-century higher education, international engagement is not an optional extra: as noted in UO's Academic Plan, it is a core mission, essential to a thriving, socially salient, intellectually robust, academic community. It is part of the normal functioning of every school, college, department, and center. DGE works to support and integrate a wide range of international engagements, global-scale projects, and transnational partnerships launched and maintained in our many academic units. Units within DGE consist of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Global Education Oregon (GEO), and Global Studies Institute (GSI).

The GSI Director manages a team to undertake all day-to-day operations of GSI. This position is responsible for 1) initiating, developing, and implementing new projects with revenue potential; 2) operations of programs, centers, initiatives, events, and projects; 3) oversight of all grants, gifts, contracts, and other funding streams; 4) supervision of all staff. The Director reports directly to the Dean and Vice Provost for the Division of Global Engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Five years of increasing experience and responsibility in leadership, staff supervision, financial planning, and program development and implementation.
• Three years experience working with private and federal grant proposals, contracts, or philanthropic gifts associated with higher education recipients, including development, submission, and management stages.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated success in organizing, facilitating, and mobilizing collaborative teams.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including faculty, students, scholars, administrators, external partners, and others from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Commitment to a collaborative culture, open communication, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative experience within an institution of higher education.
• International experience through study, employment, travel, or residence abroad.
• Office management experience.
• Human resources experience.
• Budget creation and management experience.
• Substantial event and/or program planning experience.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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