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Global Services, which is part of Emory’s Global Engagement office, serves as a single point of contact for faculty and staff needing assistance with the business and administrative aspects of global work (e.g., project staffing, international payments, hosting visitors).  The Assistant Director acts as the primary contact for faculty and staff needing such assistance; engages with them to understand their project needs; and works to develop associated answers and resolutions.  The Assistant Director interacts regularly with a team of subject matter experts from across the university who assist Global Services with the issue resolution process. The Assistant Director should have familiarity with global operations management areas including regulatory compliance, procedure for international agreements and contracts, issues related to global project budgeting (exchange-rate fluctuations, cash management, forecasting, reconciliation, etc.), as well as matters related to travel logistics and working abroad.  

The Assistant Director also works to identify ways in which policies, processes, and resources can most effectively support international work, working to elevate them to EGE leadership and to develop standardized processes, procedures, and resources. The Assistant Director networks with external resources, such as professionals at other universities and agencies.   

The person in this role must maintain an attitude of customer service; convey an eagerness to solve problems and seek practical solutions, working to scale solutions as practicable; respect the particular process and compliance considerations that international work can entail; and demonstrate an appreciation for work that can involve engaging with diverse partners in challenging circumstances.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
• Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
• May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
• Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
• Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
• Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
• Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
• May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
• May write publishable articles and papers.
• May supervise staff.
• Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with international grant management and/or international development work. 
  
• Experience managing requirements related to US federal regulations and with international (in-country) requirements and regulations. 
  
• Experience with international contracts or agreements.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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