Employment Opportunities at ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

A. Direct the academic and curricular programming including recruitment, hiring, orientation and support of local faculty and faculty-in-residence.  

B. Liaise with the Executive Director of International Education and the Study Abroad office to plan course offerings, hire adjunct faculty, coordinate internships, and assist with curricular assessment. 

C. Hire, supervise staff in accordance with local labor law and ACU best practices.

D. Support Abilene Christian University's Faculty-in-Residence by providing guidance, resources, and clarity of role in the program.

E. Manage and complete all paperwork required for student entry and departure according to local law. 

F. Manage and coordinate local transportation passes for students and faculty.

G. Oversee and coordinate support for students’ health and well-being, emergency response protocols, counseling resources, and student accessibility services.

• Plan and coordinate program calendars. 

• Plan and coordinate all program events with our local partners including Opening and Closing Events, local excursions, and holiday events.

• Engage students with the local community by developing opportunities and programs that incentivize interaction with local citizens.

• Plan and coordinate international travel and local field trips including leadership and annual participation in two Educational Field Trips outside of Germany.

• Plan and coordinate all transportation for student arrival and departure. 

• Lead all student development activities including promoting community bonding, mentoring, upholding community standards, and mediating disputes.

• Plan and execute weekly devotionals in accordance with the spiritual formation curriculum. 

• Support all Interns and RAs through mentorship and leadership development.

• Manage program budget.

• Oversee management of local residential and academic facilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Uphold the University mission through work performed. 

• Must be collaborative, engaging with students, and committed to serving as an administrator and an educator.

• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Must have competency in using office software such as Google Suite or Microsoft Office; preference for experience with website design and social media.

• Preferred knowledge of Abilene Christian University, private faith-based institutions, or international programs model similar to that of Abilene Christian University.

• Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

• Must be committed to the Christian mission of Abilene Christian University. 

• Required to have a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.

• Required to have 3 years of experience working with students in US higher education; preference for 1 year of experience working with study abroad college students.

• Required to have at least 1 year of managerial experience; preference for at least 1 year of experience managing a study abroad program.

• Required to have spent at least 1 year living in a country other than the candidate’s country of origin.

• Required to have knowledge of European culture and experience living in a European city; strong preference for German language proficiency as well as having lived for at least 1 year in Germany.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

The position starts as early as May 1, 2024.  Applicants will be required to submit the following documents: A cover letter, C.V., one confidential letter of recommendation, and a personal statement reflecting on ACU’s Christian mission.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the employee’s ability to secure a valid work visa in Germany. A background check is required as a condition of employment.