Position Information
Hiring Department: Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Reports To: Associate Dean
Job Location: On-site; El Paso, TX
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: 09/01/2026
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials:
Position Summary
The Hunt Global Connect Director provides leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the Hunt College of Business's global engagement and internationalization initiatives. The Director is responsible for the development, coordination, and expansion of international programs and partnerships, with a particular emphasis on U.S.-Mexico initiatives, while advancing the College's broader global strategy. The position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to enhance international opportunities, experiential learning, and institutional visibility.
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the development, implementation, and administration of international programs and initiatives that promote global engagement, with a strategic focus on U.S.-Mexico collaboration as well as broader internationalization of the College.
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with universities, corporations, government entities, and organizations to support collaborative programming, student opportunities, and institutional engagement, with emphasis on Mexico and other priority regions.
Identifies, develops, and advances new international and cross-border initiatives aligned with institutional priorities and strategic goals.
Expands and coordinates international internships, study abroad, faculty-led programs, and experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees events, delegations, and activities related to international and binational initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees partner visits and international visits.
Collaborates with the Office of International Programs to develop, coordinate, and execute programs to receive international students and scholars and send students and faculty abroad.
Serves as the primary liaison among faculty, departments, and external partners to ensure effective coordination and execution of international initiatives.
Collaborates with faculty and academic units to support international program development, research collaboration, and integration of global perspectives into the curriculum.
Provides oversight of program operations, including planning, scheduling, logistics, travel coordination, university permits, forms, and compliance, and resource allocation to ensure timely and effective program delivery.
Assists and advises faculty, students, and staff on travel and logistical arrangements related to international programs and activities.
Develops and executes communication and outreach strategies to promote global initiatives among students, faculty, and staff, including preparation of reports, marketing materials, and digital content.
Oversees social media and related communication channels to enhance program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinates with internal and external communications teams to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and outreach.
Monitors program performance and develops metrics, assessments, and reports for leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory requirements.
Oversees the preparation and review of program documentation, including project specifications, contracts, proposals, and related materials; participates in contract review and negotiations as appropriate.
Prepares, handles, reviews, and approves documentation related to programs, initiatives, and events within assigned areas of responsibility.
Ensures compliance with university policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations in the administration of international programs.
Represents the College in meetings, conferences, and external engagements; travels domestically and internationally in support of partnerships and program initiatives.
Participates in strategic planning and contributes to the advancement of the College's global engagement and internationalization priorities.
Co-chairs the faculty-led program committee.
May supervise staff, student workers, or program personnel; assigns responsibilities, monitors performance, and provides guidance and training.
Maintains proficiency in standard office software and institutional systems required to support program operations.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Occasional travel required
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
and
Experience: Five years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience dealing with international partners.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.
Must be able to travel internationally and obtain and maintain all documentation necessary for international travel.
Why Pick UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.
Miner Perks and Benefits
What UTEP Offers:
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is frequently required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to very loud.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.