Missouri University of Science and Technology, a leading STEM-focused public research university, seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to coordinate the university’s international initiatives.

The Senior Director will play a pivotal role in aligning campus services and resources to enhance support for a vibrant community of international students and scholars and will serve as the university’s Senior Internationalization Officer (SIO).As part of these efforts, the incumbent is expected to form close working relationships with Graduate and International Admissions, International Student and Scholar Services, Student Diversity Initiatives, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Human Resources, and other key collaborators. The Senior Director will also guide the university’s efforts to expand and maintain Missouri S&T’s international partnership agreements. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Senior Director will have campus-wide influence and guide efforts to further position Missouri S&T as a global leader in research, teaching, and innovation.

Key Position Responsibilities

The Senior Director of International Initiatives will serve as a leading subject matter expert on globalization at Missouri S&T and will have initial funding to hire one full-time staff member(e.g.,a program coordinator)to help scale their efforts.  As a result of the Senor Director’s work, the university will move toward a more cohesive, coordinated, and effective support infrastructure for campus internationalization. This scope of work may include-but is not limited to-the following roles and responsibilities: Establish a cohesive plan and accompanying goals for campus internationalization that align with Missouri S&T’s larger strategic plan and the university’s North Star Goals.

• Coordinate programs, services, and resources provided by units across campus to increase internationalization and intercultural understanding, including services to orient international students upon arrival to the United States
• Lead key assessment activities (e.g., surveys, focus groups, program assessments) to determine effectiveness of existing services and areas of need for additional programs/services/resources related to campus internationalization
• Manage a master calendar of relevant events, ensuring that these are adequate and proposing further programs or events as needed
• Create and maintain a one-stop website to collate all resources relevant to international students/scholars and intercultural issues
• Manage the tracking process that all students, faculty, and staff follow when traveling internationally to promote safety and security of university employees, students, and assets
• Establish, manage, and assess all agreements and memoranda of understanding with international universities and other relevant organizations, including the formulation of criteria for creating and continuing such agreements and serving as a liaison to relevant agencies, consulates, and embassies
• Serve as a leading advocate for international students/scholars and non-student international visitors, working closely with the Office of Human Resources, the University of Missouri System, and other key service providers or policy stakeholders to enhance access and support for the international community.