OVERVIEW Normandale Community College is seeking an Academic Travel Director (Academic Professional 3) to be based in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. This professional role focuses on the oversight of academic travel programs and associated activities that support the institution’s academic mission. The position is offered with an annual salary of $59,007 USD. The Academic Travel Director works within a higher education environment and plays a central role in coordinating and managing travel initiatives connected to academic programming. This role is suited to professionals with an interest in international or domestic academic travel and program oversight within a community college setting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Oversee academic travel programs and related activities. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Academic travel programs are an important component of experiential learning in higher education, offering students and faculty opportunities to engage beyond the traditional classroom. By overseeing these programs, the Academic Travel Director helps ensure that travel initiatives align with institutional goals and operate effectively. This role supports access, coordination, and continuity in academic travel, which can enhance educational outcomes and strengthen the college’s broader academic offerings. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Review Normandale Community College’s mission and academic priorities to understand how academic travel fits into its educational model. – Highlight any prior experience you have with academic programs, travel coordination, or administrative oversight, even if gained in related roles. – Be prepared to discuss how you approach organization, coordination, and oversight in a higher education context. – If you have worked in community colleges or similar institutions, clearly explain how that experience prepares you for this role. – Tailor your application materials to reflect an understanding of academic travel as an extension of curriculum and student learning rather than tourism alone.