Director of Global Engagement

Batten University · Virginia Beach

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and executes a strategic vision of Study Away
Develops new, high quality study abroad exchange programs
Collaborates with faculty to develop and offer study away courses
Promotes University Study Away vision and programs
Administers study abroad programs, including study abroad exchange partnership and providers
Develops and communicates Global Engagement policies and procedures
Develops and administers study away course policies and procedures in collaboration with faculty
Manages Study Away and Global Scholar budgets
Administers the F-1 and J-1 international student immigration processes and maintains F-1 and J-1

international student records documentation.
● Ensures institutional compliance with applicable federal F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations and reporting
requirements

Provides individualized advising to students on their study away options, preparation, and re-acclimation
Develops and implements pre-departure study away workshops, materials, and on-line instruction for study

away courses
● Provides advising to international students regarding immigration requirements, procedures, and
compliance

Conducts annual Study Away assessment, including assessing Student Learning Outcomes
Composes annual Study Away report
Participates in the collection and analysis of data and evidence for reporting to The Commission on

Colleges and Universities
● Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required
Experience with study away administration and programs
Experience with F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and the SEVIS system
Experience instructing and advising college students
Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision and plan
Understanding of a liberal arts education

Ability to collaborate with faculty
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience managing budgets
College-level teaching experience
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Salary: Mid-$50,000s, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three professional references with title and contact information as PDF attachments. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills,
experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin,
age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, the presence of
non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.

About Batten University
Batten University is Coastal Virginia’s premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-
acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, Batten annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners across all programs
and locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Students
thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in
graduate school within one year of graduation.

Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in
every aspect of campus life. Batten is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded
in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal
Virginia’s dynamic metropolitan region, the nation, and the world.

Location
Batten University has long been defined by its desirable location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach,
the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-
like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich
historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas, Batten is
physically insulated from city traffic while remaining close to vast urban resources. Learn more at
visitvirginiabeach.com.

Director of Global Engagement Batten University Batten University invites applications for the position of Director of Global Engagement. The position is a full- time, 12-month staff position that reports to the Provost and Vice President. The Director of Global Engagement’s primary responsibilities are to administer study away experience, both short and long term, and to support international students on campus. The director coordinates study away programs and assists faculty with the development and offering of domestic and international study away courses. The Director also serves as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO), administering the university’s F-1 and J-1 programs and ensuring institutional compliance with applicable federal immigration regulations and reporting requirements.

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