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Senior Director of International & Off-Campus Programs

Whitman College

Compensation: $92,334 - $102,594

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Whitman College seeks a Senior Director of International & Off-Campus Programs to lead global learning initiatives and support students engaging in both international and domestic off-campus programs. Reporting to the Provost and Dean of the Faculty, this campus leadership position oversees study away programs and international student services, supervises a team of four, and collaborates closely with campus partners to expand access to transformative educational experiences. The Senior Director will play a key role in developing and refining the vision for the department, ensuring that programs align with institutional priorities and best practices in global education. Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism (DEIA), this leader will advocate for policies and programs that promote access, belonging, and success for all students.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Off-Campus Studies (OCS) Programming (50%)

This role oversees Off-Campus Studies (OCS) programming and chairs the OCS Subcommittee, which is responsible for setting curricular priorities and approving partner programs. The position ensures program quality by gathering feedback, conducting site visits, and collaborating with faculty. Additionally, it manages relationships with study abroad providers and universities while representing Whitman College on program boards.

Responsibilities include working with the OCS Subcommittee to establish eligibility policies and review student applications. The role also involves coordinating with Admissions and Financial Aid to facilitate the financial aid process for study abroad students.

This position provides advising to students on study abroad opportunities, assisting with applications and transfer credit approvals. It also supports faculty by keeping them informed about OCS policies and mentoring them on advising students. Lastly, the role includes reviewing health disclosures and ensuring students receive appropriate support by coordinating with campus offices and external providers.

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) (15%)

This position collaborates with the Director of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) in advocating for policies that benefit international students and scholars. It also provides guidance to college leadership on immigration and undocumented student policies in partnership with the Director of ISSS. Additionally, the role assists in addressing complex immigration and compliance matters.

Responsibilities include supporting ISSS staff in preparing pre-arriv