Job Posting Title: Assistant Vice Provost for Programs , Texas Global * --- Hiring Department: Global Engagement * --- Position Open To: All Applicants * --- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 * --- FLSA Status: Exempt * --- Earliest Start Date: Immediately * --- Position Duration: Expected to Continue * --- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS * --- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 53,000 students studying in nearly 120 bachelor's degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 19 colleges and schools. Deeply committed to global engagement, UT Austin hosts over 7,000 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 135 countries and supports a network of over 530,000 alumni in 176 counties. Texas Global advances UT Austin's academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university's international engagement efforts, fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. Texas Global is comprised of nine units, home to over 140 staff members, and continued growth of the organization is expected. Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: * Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) * Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options * Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays * Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds * Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) * Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses * Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities * Tuition assistance * Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets * Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card * Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Application Deadline: May 27 Purpose The Assistant Vice Provost for Programs (AVPP) is a key member of Texas Global's core senior leadership team. Under the direction of the Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement (SVPGE), the role identifies new funding opportunities for UT Austin to expand the institution's global engagement portfolio both on campus and abroad. The Assistant Vice Provost for Programs collaborates with university leadership, colleges, schools, units, and external stakeholders to advance campus internationalization. The incumbent will have oversight of the Mexico Global Gateway and Global Programs and Innovation. In addition, they will be expected to collaborate with other Texas Global units that routinely implement on-campus programs. Responsibilities Leadership * Assist the SVPGE with developing and managing short-and long-term goals and objectives for Texas Global and for wider institutional strategic initiatives. * Identify external funding government, private, and foundation sources to increase program activities that champion institutional global engagement. * Oversee funded projects across units, including program deliverables for approval by the SVPGE. * Ensure projects/initiatives are implemented and tracked for progress, from concept through completion. * Conduct research and assume leadership for special projects as appropriate. * Scope, plan, and execute quick-turnaround projects with limited outside assistance. Supervision * Lead teams committed to developing and administering high-impact global programs with governments non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and non-profit organizations. * Establish and maintain relationships with program sponsors and prospective partners. * Establish methods to assess progress on program goals and staff performance. Outreach * Represent the Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement (SVPGE) in internal and external meetings to help drive a deeper understanding of internationalization with stakeholders and advance decision-making. * Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners across the university and abroad. Required Qualifications * A master's degree in a relevant field. * Twelve years of leadership and supervisory experience in a complex organization (higher education, government, private sector, or NGO). * Commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. * Ability to lead, inspire, motivate teams, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Deep knowledge of current trends, challenges, and best practices in international higher education. * Demonstrate political acumen, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. * Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes. * Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data. * Excellent organizational, English communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and intercultural skills. * Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications * A terminal degree in a relevant field. * Experience working in foreign affairs, internationalization in higher education, or government, with a broad knowledge of higher education institutions, including administrative operations, academic affairs, or student affairs. * Experience with grants oversight and administration and/or philanthropic giving. * Experience living and/or working abroad. * Professional fluency in a language other than English. Salary Range $165,000 Working Conditions Work in a shared office environment. Work around standard office conditions. This position is located in Austin, Texas. Required Materials * Resume/CV * 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor * Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above * --- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. * --- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. * --- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. * --- 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. * --- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. * --- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. * --- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: * E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] * E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] * Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] * Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] * --- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.