Director, International Initiatives

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Office of Global Engagement consist of multiple offices, including International Initiatives, Global Education, Immigration Services, two International Centers Abroad, the Intensive English Program, and Finance and Operations.

Your normal business hours will be Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. There may be occasional evenings or weekend hours. Some travel may be required for this position.

You must be prepared to pass a background check prior to beginning employment.
You must apply by January 31, 2025, for full consideration.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master's degree preferred

The Director of International Initiatives will advance the strategic goals of the Office of Global Engagement and the University of Georgia at the direction of the Associate Provost for Global Engagement. The Director works closely with UGA units such as the Office of Research, Legal Affairs, Institutional Research, and Sponsored Projects Administration, as well as with administrators and faculty in UGA's academic units and research centers to facilitate with new and existing international partners international collaborations in teaching and research, the development of collaborative degree programs, joint academic programming, and projects geared towards capacity building abroad. This role will directly contribute to UGA's internationalization efforts.

The Director will coordinate OGE's internal grant programs supporting faculty and graduate student mobility, working with strategic partner universities and funding agencies abroad. Responsibilities here will include defining in collaboration with faculty and administrators research target areas, developing seed funding initiatives, soliciting proposals, recruiting committee members, overseeing proposal reviews, communicating with award recipients, and enforcing reporting requirements. The Director will secure and administer grants that align with the mission and scope of the Office of Global Engagement from federal agencies, private foundations, or other funding bodies. Additionally, the Director will establish metrics, guide data gathering to support strategic initiatives, and manage UGA's interactive inventory of global engagement. This is a supervisory role and is responsible for developing and managing the budgets related to office operations, federal grants, and cooperative agreements.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.