1832 Assistant Vice President, Global Education and Engagement

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE Assistant Vice President, Global Education and Engagement

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1832

GRADE 48

CLASSIFICATION Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Vice President, Global Education and Engagement oversees the development and delivery of educational and training programs offered by the English Language Institute, Foreign Language Institute, and Office of Education Abroad. This position also supervises international student success initiatives, and coordinates internal communication and collaboration across the departments of MSU International Programs.

The Assistant Vice President, Global Education and Engagement supervises global engagement programs and assists in international partner relations, program development, student recruitment, and implementation of partner agreements. This position serves on the core leadership team to set strategy and direction for MSU International Programs and serves on the International Leadership and Training Center management team.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) or a Master’s degree in a related field with 18 hours of TESL coursework is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: Five years of administrative experience in international education programs in higher education is required; a demonstrated record of responsible leadership in management positions is required. Three years of experience teaching ESL or EFL courses in an accredited college or university, including at least one year of teaching in an Intensive English Program at an accredited college or university, is required. Successful administrative experience in an Intensive English Program is preferred.

Skills: Knowledge of recruitment and admission procedures and policies regarding international students is required; familiarity with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and procedures is required. Management skills in the selection and supervision of employees and budgeting are required. Computer literacy is required, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the use of the internet. Strong writing and editing skills are required; knowledge of marketing is required. Problem solving skills are required. Strong presentation and communication skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of diverse cultures or backgrounds is required.

Other: The scope of the job occasionally requires evening and weekend work. Occasional overseas travel is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Directs the activities of the English Language Institute (ELI) and is accountable for implementation of all aspects of the ELI action plan, including the English for Academic Purposes program, Teacher Training unit, and other special courses and programs.

2. Provides leadership, management and support for the Foreign Language Institute (FLI) and Office of Education Abroad by developing a competent, effective staff of administrative, professional, student, and clerical support personnel.

3. Leads the process to set program goals and measurable outcomes for the ELI, FLI, and Education Abroad. Establishes and monitors the budgets for each department, and serves as budgetary approver for the ELI, FLI, and Education Abroad.

4. Works with the directors and coordinators of the ELI, FLI, and Education Abroad, the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships, the University General Counsel, and other entities to ensure ethical practices are maintained in all programs. Supervises the development of appropriate policies and guidelines.

5. Supervises international student success initiatives, including the “I Succeed Center” that provides academic support, practical experience, and workforce placement services for international students.

6. Serves as a member of the International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC) management team, with lead responsibility for English training courses and English language instruction for ILTC programs in China. Collaborates with ILTC management team in the development, delivery and supervision of customized non-credit education and training programs.

7. Supervises program development, institutional partnerships, and implementation of approved agreements in strategic world regions, as assigned by the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships.

8. Helps to ensure the quality of international education programs by providing leadership and supervision of personnel, encouraging participation in professional development opportunities, and ensuring the provision of quality services and programming.

9. Supervises external communications and community relations activities, and coordinates internal communications, team building, and collaboration across the departments of MSU International Programs.

10. Supervises global engagement programs to facilitate connections between MSU international students, domestic students, faculty, staff, and community.

11. Promotes a positive image of the University through participation in community and professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings and on community committees, and establishing and maintaining credible relations with the campus, community, and professional organizations.

12. Serves on designated University committees and task forces as assigned.

13. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of diverse cultures or backgrounds.

14. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as requested by the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships.

15. Contributes to the overall success of MSU International Programs by performing all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

The Assistant Vice President, Global Education and Engagement supervises at least two full-time staff and several part-time staff, graduate assistants and student employees.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

REVISED FEBRUARY 2024

JOB FAMILY 4

Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery

Level 6.0 - 4500 Points: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and methods of an administrative, academic, managerial, or professional field. Knowledge permits the employee to develop new or substantially modified approaches that diverge from standard methods to improve administrative and/or line operations. Knowledge also permits the employee to plan steps and carry out multi-phase projects requiring problem definition and modified techniques, to coordinate work with others, and to modify methods and procedures to solve a wide variety of problems. Knowledge requirements may include evidence of the ability to manage programs and/or lead and direct other professionals. Knowledge requirements for jobs at this level typically include a level of education beyond the Bachelor's degree with comprehensive related work experience, frequently including substantial administrative or supervisory experience, and knowledge of higher education processes, policies, and procedures. Alternatively, this level may require a professional or clinical specialty beyond the Bachelor's with moderate related work experience. The knowledge requirement at this level may also include a terminal academic degree with an appropriate level of leadership and/or administrative experience.

Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility

Level 5.0 - 730 Points: Supervision of (a) several work teams or work team leaders, (b) a rather large group of operative, administrative support, or paraprofessional employees, (c) a work group involving direction of skilled technical employees, (d) professionals in technical and skilled areas, and/or (e) subordinate supervisory personnel. The incumbent performs a full range of supervisory responsibilities including the authority to hire, train, transfer, promote, reward, or discipline others. Supervision will likely be general rather than close supervision of others. At this level, supervisory responsibilities consume significant amounts of work time and include substantial responsibility for work planning activities, staffing, and performance management as well as budgeting and planning functions.

Factor 3: Interactions with Others

Level 4.0 - 500 Points: Interactions with others are somewhat unstructured. The purpose may be to influence or motivate others, to obtain information, or to control situations and resolve problems. Interactions may be with individuals or groups of co-workers, students, or the general public, may be moderately unstructured, and may involve persons who hold differing goals and objectives. Individuals at this level often act as a liaison between groups with a focus on solving particular unstructured problems. Interactions at this level require considerable interpersonal skill and the ability to resolve conflict.

Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines

Level 4.0 - 850 Points: The employee operates under administrative supervision and makes decisions based on broadly-stated University objectives and available resources. Administrative guidelines are expressed in terms of project or program outcomes and deadlines with few comprehensive guidelines. Decisions are based on inadequate guidelines that require considerable interpretation and force the employee to plan all phases of the assignment. Assignments may be unrelated in function and the work requires many different processes and methods and a great deal of analysis to identify the nature and extent of problems. The work may require the employee to develop new methods and to deal with many variables, including some that are unclear or conflicting. Characteristic jobs at this level may involve directing large and/or complex programs, projects, or departments in which the work cuts across functional lines or requires dealing with unprecedented issues.

Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility

Level 5.0 - 2350 Points: Work involves primary accountability for a larger department, program, or process. Work activities involve managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, costs, reputation, and service quality of the department, program, or process. Work affects a limited range of professional projects or administrative activities of the University, influences internal or external operations, or impacts students, faculty, and/or staff. Work activities have a direct and significant impact on the department. Work activities also have a significant effect on the efficiency and reputation of the cost center and represent a relatively major function within the cost center. At this level would be jobs in which the incumbent may have responsibility for developing budgets, distributing budgeted funds, and exercising primary control over a moderately-sized budget.