Global Strategies Officer

Responsibilities Coordinate, in consultation with Texas Global leadership and stakeholders across UT-Austin, a significant number of international visiting delegations to campus. Ensure that all members of international visitor delegations meet with appropriate counterparts on campus; identify faculty/staff for delegation meetings; develop itinerary and prepare all collateral materials required for visits. Conduct preliminary research, as necessary, and create briefs for UT delegation hosts. Meet with visiting delegations and participating faculty/staff, as necessary; compile and synthesize feedback of discussions; debrief and present feedback and data of visiting delegations' meetings to OGES leadership team to ensure a follow‑up action plan is implemented and potential partners can be properly cultivated. Evaluate institutions for potential linkages with UT-Austin via targeted travel accompanying Texas Global and UT delegations abroad. Mapping Internationalization Collect data to illustrate global engagement on campus and abroad. Areas to be mapped include faculty research/creative activity, student/faculty mobility, on‑campus global programs, international partnerships, alumni, and other areas of importance for mapping. Serve as key member of committees to advance development and implementation of institutional strategies. International Partnerships Collaborate with units across campus to determine current landscape of Memoranda of Understanding, contracts, etc. with international partners. Create mechanisms for oversight of agreements and monitor progress against agreement goals and objectives. Gather and provide supporting data to inform leadership of existing and developing exchanges and visiting student and scholar programs and activities. Facilitate the review and approval of international collaboration agreements. Represent the OGES and participate in meetings across campus to ensure a holistic approach to partnership engagement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five years or master’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience in higher education, government, foreign service or nonprofit programs related to international education, international development, or related fields. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Collaborative and proactive team player who can serve as an effective role model and interact with individuals at all levels of the institution, including external contacts. Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple concurrent projects, and remain organized in a fast‑paced, deadline‑sensitive environment. High level of professionalism and intercultural competency, political savvy, diplomacy, strict adherence to confidentiality, and an ability to be a nimble, task‑oriented team player. Strong commitment to keeping abreast of current geopolitical trends and challenges in the field of international education. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. or EdD preferred. Professional knowledge of a language other than English (advanced writing and speaking skills). Experience working and/or studying abroad. Salary $65,000 Working Conditions Occasional travel is expected. Work in a shared office environment around standard office conditions. This position is located in Austin, Texas. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology