Description:

The Assistant Director for University Partnerships in the Institute for Global Engagement provides support to the Executive Director of the Institute leading efforts to coordinate the university's partnerships with international partner institutions, including but not limited to other universities. Assists the university in identifying areas of potential growth or expansion of linkages (geographic, field of study, etc.), and in negotiating partnerships.

1. Monitors implementation of partnership agreements and achievement of targeted learning outcomes.
2. Tracks partnership agreements between UH and other partner institutions, working with colleges and faculties to update and renew or terminate agreements as appropriate.
3. Identifies areas for potential expansion of existing partnerships or creation of new partnerships (geographic, field of study, level of study, etc.), working with colleges and faculties.
4. Negotiates or assists in negotiation of partnership agreements on behalf of the university, working closely with relevant faculties and colleges, Office of Admissions and Accreditation, Office of General Counsel, and others as appropriate.
5. Highlights and seeks to build synergies and potential for joint efforts and programming across all university partnerships.
6. Works closely with Learning Abroad and UH Global Initiatives to maximize the support partnerships provides to other internationalization efforts at the university, including reciprocal educational exchange programs (REEPS).
7. Works to ensure that values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are a fundamental part of all university partnerships.
8. Prepares regular reports and periodic updates on the status of all university partnerships.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of a professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:
- Higher Education experience and familiarity with current and future trends and developments.
- Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, responsiveness, empathy, advocacy, and
transparency.
- Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills and adapt to
shifting priorities in diverse setting.
- Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
- Experience organizing and participating in strategic planning and analysis.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Foreign language skills, particularly Spanish or Chinese preferred.
The following documents are required:
- Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
- Resume
- Salary History
- Transcript
- Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references.
References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.