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Nov 16, 2009, 12:23:32 PM11/16/09
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FIT - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a college of the State
University of New York (SUNY), is the premier educational institution
for fashion, design, and related professions. FIT provides an
unmatched combination of specialized curricula, an in-depth liberal
arts education, and an extraordinary location in the center of New
York City.

The Office of International Programs is currently searching for an
Assistant Director. The incumbent will be responsible for a broad
spectrum of responsibilities, in furtherance of the college’s
strategic plan to enhance and strengthen international relationships.

You will have the opportunity to plan, organize and coordinate the
operations of all study abroad programs, including FIT’s residential
programs in Italy, summer and winter study abroad courses as well as
reciprocal and non-reciprocal exchange programs working with
international partners and institutional stakeholders. In addition,
you will be responsible for recruitment and program delivery,
operational and administrative support relating to all the
department’s programs, including orientation and pre-departure
workshops for outgoing students and orientation and program support
for incoming students.

To qualify, we desire you will have an earned Master’s Degree and five
years of appropriate experience, preferably in higher education study
abroad programs. You must possess working knowledge of program
development with a demonstrated understanding of verbal, print and
digital communications strategies. Experience in student support
services and institutional electronic systems; working directly with
faculty, staff and students; high organizational and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
and meet deadlines. Ability to compile and generate detailed academic
and financial reports. Must be able to take responsible independent
action, compose complex correspondence and conduct research for
concurrent projects. Experience with creating and maintaining
electronic communication systems, databases and spreadsheet reports.
Excellent student and faculty relations skills are essential.
Substantial international travel a plus.

If this sounds like the job for you, please access the full job
description and application at http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=15939
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