Posting Number: S06148P Department: International Center Salary Range: $80,000 DOQ Pay Basis: Monthly Position Status: Regular full-time Location: Richardson Job Description: This inaugural position of the Director for UTD Global will play a key leadership role with a focus on supporting and advancing the University’s global online and digital education strategy, helping to realize UTD’s vision for educational offerings in alignment with our position as one of the nation’s leading public global universities. Our strategic plans call for UT Dallas to expand the reach of its educational programs, both in person and online, to potential students worldwide. The director will build new programs and initiatives that help consolidate and expand our outreach to students outside the United States by developing and implementing preliminary online preparation for international students coming to the UT Dallas campus for their degree studies (pre-bachelor’s and pre-Masters programs), self-contained certificates, and expanding our dual degree, articulation/transfer, and pipeline partnerships and programs. The Director for UTD Global will develop and deliver online, hybrid, digitally-mediated, and in-person programs from the ground up and aligned with our strategic global goals. This effort includes innovative learning opportunities of varied format and length – both credit-bearing and non-credit credential programs – that will serve the needs of employers and lifelong learners and grow our global outreach. In addition, the Director will be responsible for developing and delivering training resources for basic and advanced course design concepts, overseeing the online learning management system ( LMS ), and managing the UTD Global budget. The position reports to the Senior Director for International Initiatives in the International Center. It works closely with the Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Dean of Graduate Education, the Senior Director of International Students and Scholars, and the Director of International Education. The Director for UTD Global also works closely with the highest levels of campus leadership, including the Provost’s Office, Admissions and Enrollment, the Academic School Deans, the Office of Legal Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President for Research. This full-time position involves traveling to regions represented by UTD’s international offices, as well as international sites where UT Dallas programs take place, and recruiting international students for those programs accordingly. It also involves periodic seminar and workshop facilitation and presenting at conferences and programs. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related progressive experience. Preferred Education and Experience: Preferred Qualifications + A master’s degree with at least ten years of relevant experience is required. Of this, at least five years must have been spent developing, managing, and operating online post-secondary education programs serving a population of students. + A bachelor’s degree with additional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree + A successful track record of managing the full spectrum of online program design, development, launch, and operations, including market research, marketing, enrollment, curriculum development, and student support for online, hybrid, and in-person programs within an academic setting + Knowledge of trends in technology and higher education and current research on digital teaching and learning, as well as knowledge of digital teaching and learning tools and emerging systems for delivering digitally-mediated education + Leadership skills appropriate for growing and overseeing a team responsible for innovative program design and delivery + Demonstrated customer service and student success mindset with a leadership mindset + Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels within the University and ability to form collaborative academic partnerships + Experience vetting, managing, and establishing accountability measures with vendors + Experience supervising staff across complex work teams; excellent project management skills and use of metrics to identify resource needs and provide accountability + Demonstrated understanding of decision-making and persuasion within a research-intensive university environment and the ability to solve complex problems in conjunction with stakeholders + Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills + Experience in integrating student support services into various course modalities + College or university teaching experience (especially in online and hybrid settings) or experience working closely with faculty on unbundled, stackable, online, and digital education projects and ability to generate faculty enthusiasm for and engagement in online, hybrid, and digitally-mediated formats for teaching and learning + Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for an academic environment. Important Message: 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. 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