The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. In addition, UWM received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, making UWM one of a limited number of institutions to have both Carnegie R1 and Community Engagement classifications. UWM’s unique dual mission of research and access makes it a driving force in the economy of the region and the state. Two-fifths of our students are the first in their families to attend college. One-third are Pell eligible, and one-quarter are from historically underrepresented minority groups. UWM was recognized in 2022-23 as a Top 10 Military Friendly school by VIQTORY and a Top 40 LGBTQ Friendly school by Campus Pride Index. UWM has partnered with other educational institutions to improve the success of all students. A leader in workforce development, UWM co-founded the Higher Education Regional Alliance in 2019 to help build Southeastern Wisconsin’s talent pipeline. The alliance includes 18 colleges and universities, as well as community and economic development partners. In 2021, UWM helped launch the Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative, a group of health care and educational institutions committed to diversifying their workforces and hiring from Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/.

The UWM Center for International Education (CIE) provides innovative ways for students, faculty, staff and members of the wider community to live, study and work in our interconnected world.
More information about CIE can be found here: http://uwm.edu/cie/about.

The Executive Director/Senior International Officer is charged with overseeing and managing all aspects of education abroad and several global initiatives at the university. The Executive Director/Senior International Officer is responsible for the international student experience at UWM from recruitment to onboarding, and support once the students arrive on campus. They will lead the visa processing operation and have expertise in leading a team of support staff engaging with international students as they secure the necessary documentation for their educational journey. Overseeing Study Abroad includes supporting faculty-led program development and recruitment and the expansion of student engagement in any form of study abroad experience. This position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and international education expertise to promote, expand, and enhance the education/study abroad and other global experiences for students, particularly those who are from underrepresented groups.
Required competencies for this role include:

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Completed application materials must include:

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.