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9761BR

Position Title:

Associate Director

Organization:

NTID Center for International Outreach

Job Responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with local and international government agencies and educational institutions to grow and expand NTID’s global outreach and partnership initiatives. This includes but is not limited to:

+ Working closely with the center director on obtaining external funding to support the center’s activities: including identifying funding opportunities; drafting concept papers/proposals; and supporting the implementation

+ Arranging short-term and long-term delegation and/or exchange visits in collaboration with local campus partners (ex. NTID President’s Office, RIT Global, ISS, etc.) and off campus partners (ex. Roc Global Connections, UR, etc.)

+ Developing communications such as creating and posting content for the center website, drafting Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), course articulation agreements, short-term cultural and research exchange agreements, etc.

+ Responding to general questions and inquiries on NTID’s international outreach

+ Tracking center project activities and outcomes

+ Serve as NTID’s faculty-led study abroad liaison:

+ Work closely with NTID faculty and RIT Global to ensure new and renewal faculty-led programs meet current policy and procedural requirements. Serve as point of contact for NTID faculty’s questions and concerns on developing proposals.

+ Set up workshops and presentations on faculty-led programs and participate in RIT’s annual study abroad fairs

+ Facilitate proposal reviews by faculty committee and make recommendations to the IEO director for approval

+ Collaborate with DAS to provide IEO director with information on all NTID supported students on study abroad and budget implications

+ Engagement with NTID-Supported International Students:

+ Ensure compliance with Department of Education regulations and institutional policies regarding international student enrollment and financial support

+ Conduct financial reviews on all incoming international students with NTID Financial Service Coordinator, NTID Budget and Finance, and Admissions offices

+ Serve as point of contact for NTID supported international student questions and concerns

+ Conduct language proficiency interviews with incoming students as needed

+ Scholarship Students:

+ Continually update policy documents, forms, and reports on current and former scholars

+ Monitor the scholarship funds and make projections on the number of students supported

+ Work with IEO director to determine eligibility and selection of students each year.

+ Ensure retention of students and good standing for the scholarship through providing new student orientation, onboarding, proactively conducting meetings with students and advisors, designing relevant programming, monitoring student grades

+ Provide annual reports to the sponsor on scholars and maintain the scholars association online network page

+ Collect and analyze data on NTID supported international students to make decisions about future enrollment and retention goals

+ Other duties as assigned

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

9761BR

College/Division:

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

Masters-Other, MS, MA

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

118A

Required Qualifications:

Education:

+ Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Deaf Education, Public Policy, International Development, International Education, Business Administration, or related field.

+ Valid passport or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Experience:

+ At least two years’ experience working independently under guided supervision

+ At least two years’ experience creating and delivering courses, workshops or training in deaf education related topics

+ Must be a clear and effective communicator, both written and oral, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to independently multi-task several projects at once and manage competing deadlines

Skills:

+ Keen awareness of cultural nuances, strong interpersonal skills, experience with international student admission, advising, etc.; willingness to travel (domestically and internationally)

+ Ability to proficiently communicate using American Sign Language, Signed English and knowledge of Deaf culture, with a preference towards an ASL Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) rating of Intermediate ** or higher

+ In-depth knowledge of deaf culture and deaf education

+ High level of writing skills as evidenced by successful publications, print communications or curriculum

+ Excellent presentation, organizational, and platform skills

+ Proven qualities of flexibility, teamwork, and client service orientation

+ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain international partnerships.

+ Proficiency in data collection and analysis

+ In-depth knowledge of computer software including but not limited to: MS Office Suite, Google Workplace, Zoom, Slack, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy (https://www.rit.edu/fa/transportationaccident-policysafety#rit-vehicle-driver-safety) . (see Page 4)

** Note: Intermediate rating = able to discuss with some confidence routine social and work

topics within a conversational format with some elaboration; good knowledge and control of every day/basic sign language vocabulary, fairly clear signing at a moderate signing rate, and fair use of some sign language grammatical features.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of other written or signed languages or willingness to learn

+ Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget development and management

+ Project management experience

Department/College Description:

The Center for International Educational Outreach at NTID is responsible for outreach and partnership opportunities to support the development of Deaf education at RIT and abroad.

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary:

This position reports to the center director and is responsible for designing and implementing programs and initiatives that further NTID’s international outreach and supporting international for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The associate director will utilize existing networks to develop and grow partnerships with businesses and organizations and address policy issues related to deaf education. The associate director will organize activities and meetings with various stakeholders and recruit additional expert consultants to assist with project specific tasks as needed. The associate director will develop metrics and organize and conduct evaluations of each initiative. The associate director will write multiple financial and narrative reports. The associate director will represent the center director in their absence.

This role requires expertise in international education, Deaf education, and program management. The Associate Director will collaborate with NTID faculty, staff, and international partners to strengthen NTID’s global presence, drive successful educational outreach, and ensure the recruitment, retention, and success of international students. This position also oversees the an Endowed scholarship and provides strategic direction to meet institutional goals for the fund.

_Please note-this positions requires willingness to travel (domestically and internationally)overnight/weekends._

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

45700

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

76500