[Ghrcmail] SON Director of International Programs (fwd)

[daren wade]

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DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Req #: 14809
Web Address: www.son.washington.edu
Job Location: Health Sciences Center
Closes On:  09/09/2005
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
To apply/get more information about this position: 
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/index.html


The UW School of Nursing has an opportunity for a Director of International 
Programs to direct international affairs of the School of Nursing, including 
development of School policy on international affairs; development of School 
funding and strategic planning for international programs; and oversight of all 
international visits to and from the School.  This position will:

Lead the School's international affairs. Develop inter-disciplinary programming 
in international settings.  Determine and implement methods and policies for 
promoting the interests of the School of Nursing vis-à-vis international visits 
to community organizations, facilitating community participation in 
international exchanges, and laying the groundwork for future School-community 
partnerships.  Foster and manage School collaborations with University-wide 
international programs. Advise the Dean, faculty, and students about 
international travel. Develop School funding and strategic planning for 
international programs, including: international exchange budgets, development 
of new initiatives in international exchange, initiating regular proposals to 
the Office of the Provost to secure funding for new and ongoing international 
exchanges and programs, and coordinating School and faculty proposals.

Oversee all international visits to and from the School of Nursing.Plan visits 
to the School. Facilitate orientation to the School, University, and country. 
Problem-solve, using extensive knowledge of federal, state, and University 
policies and procedures. Advise visiting graduate students, matriculated 
students, and international students. Collaborate with department chairpersons 
to identify faculty sponsors.  Contact potential faculty sponsors, invite 
scholars to the School, and oversee allocation of resources to support visitors 
during their stay. Evaluate, develop, modify, and implement effective 
mechanisms for support of international students.  Oversee Citizens of the 
World Scholar travel awards program.

Develop School policy on international affairs, and interpret/advise about 
University, State, and Federal policies on international affairs. Independently 
establish, lead, and guide the Advisory Committee on International Exchanges 
for the purpose of determining and implementing School policy regarding 
international affairs.   Identify strategic issues and make recommendations. 
Revise and update guidelines for visiting scholars.

The School of Nursing endeavors to advance and preserve knowledge about human 
health and to promote the health and well-being of diverse individuals, 
families and communities.  The Dean's office seeks staff able to assist in 
meeting this mission by providing service to faculty, staff, students, and the 
community within a context of excellence and caring.

Requirements:
Minimum qualifications include Bachelors degree in international studies or 
related field PLUS three years experience working with international students 
and exchanges, including knowledge of international and US visas, University 
regulations, and cultural factors OR equivalent education/experience.  Able to 
independently prioritize with minimal direction. High level of organization and 
professionalism. Excellent communication, orally and in writing, with a wide 
variety of people, including speakers of English as a second language, 
government officials, visiting dignitaries, and international students. Strong 
PC computer skills.

Desired:
Familiarity with the UW. Personal experience living abroad, specifically as an 
exchange participant. Knowledgeable about nursing as a discipline, including 
global health issues, similarities/differences in nursing education and 
practice.

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Carmen Matthews
Director of International Programs
School of Nursing
Box 357260
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7260

Tel:   206-221-2524
Fax:  206-543-3624

Email:  carmenm at u.washington.edu
http://www.son.washington.edu

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