Tag: administrative position

IIE: Director of Academic Relations, Fulbright (USA)

“JobDirector of Academic Relations, Fulbright, Institute of International Education, Washington, DC, USA (Hybrid). Deadline: 18 June 2026.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Director of Academic Relations, Fulbright for our Fulbright Scholar Program team. This position will work with the Fulbright Scholar Program team and will be responsible for higher education institution (HEI) leadership outreach strategy for the Fulbright Program. The Director of Academic Relations represents the Fulbright Program externally and engages higher education leaders at U.S. campuses and associations, to raise awareness about Fulbright, highlight the benefits to individual participants and institutions, and advise on best practices for strengthening Fulbright engagement.

The Director of Academic Relations coordinates HEI leadership engagement across all teams and oversees Fulbright outreach and recruitment activities that will impact and benefit Fulbright Programs. The Director of Academic Relations has a special focus on extending the reach of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program through development and implementation of strategies that elevate the program’s prestige and value, and encourage and support institutions in providing increased leave and support for U.S. Scholar awardees.

U Texas San Antonio: Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture (USA)

“JobProfessor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, USA. Deadline: open until filled (review begins 17 July 2026).

The School of Communication, Language, and Culture in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenured Professor to serve as the inaugural School Director for an initial term of three years (renewable), to begin August 1, 2026. Given the unique potential of the newly created School, which unites specializations in bilingual and community journalism, digital communication and media influence, digital humanities, health communication, interpersonal communication, languages, linguistics, literary studies, organizational communication, and translation and interpreting studies, among other areas, they seek an innovative inaugural School Director who is a leader, a scholar, a teacher, and a mentor. The new director will lead efforts to bring together the Departments of Communication and Modern Languages and Literatures, forge and implement long-term goals, help recruit students and faculty members, develop novel and robust curricula, foster faculty development and leadership, and build up donor and alumni relations. Combined, the departments offer a variety of BA and MA programs in addition to a new Ph.D. in Communication currently under review, and candidates from any specialization related to the disciplines in the new School are welcome to apply. The course load in the School is typically two courses per semester (2/2) at the undergraduate and graduate level, with the director receiving two course releases per year (1/1). The different programs housed in the School offer faculty the option to teach in a variety of modalities, including residential and online-only courses.

The School of Communication, Language, and Culture represents a newly created academic unit within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Boasting more than 70 faculty, 1,000 majors, and 50 MA students, the School envisions an interconnected ecosystem rooted in, drawing from, and building on shared strengths of the Department of Communication and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. The new school will serve as home to six residential Bachelor of Arts degrees, two online Bachelor of Arts degrees, a certificate in Healthcare Interpreting, and two Master of Arts degrees. A new PhD program, various certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels and online Bachelor of Arts degrees are currently under development. As a center of excellence in research and teaching, the School shapes the future of communication that is global, multilingual, and connected to the global landscape. The School harkens back to a storied history of communication entrepreneurship in San Antonio as home to the genesis of nationwide Spanish language publishing and broadcast and looks forward to ongoing communication innovation in multiple media. As a learning community, the School brings together faculty, staff, students, and local stakeholders to celebrate our programs. The School will further house the Center for Dialogue and Deliberation and the Digital Media Lab. Additional centers focused on language acquisition, translation and interpreting, and bilingual journalism are anticipated. The inaugural director will have an unparalleled opportunity to significantly influence the development of new degree programs and centers in the new School.

Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool U: International Communications Specialist (China)

“JobInternational Communications Specialist, Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou,  China. Deadline: 11 June 2026.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Write and edit media releases for international media;
• Maintain and build XJTLU’s international media contacts, including handling media enquiries, and capture media contact information in a database shared with other Communications team writers
• Help to develop communication strategies to increase earned media coverage for XJTLU in influential international and English-language Chinese media platforms;
• Organise and participate in media relationship maintenance activities, including one-to-one meetings with international journalists and group media events;
• Discuss, plan and implement annual media promotion packages for the University that are both effective and on budget;
• Invite and host international media covering key University events, including the coordination of schedules, briefings and other logistical requirements as required;
• Write and edit a variety of other materials used in marketing and communications, such as social media posts, student recruitment campaigns, web page content, website news stories and articles, newsletters, event promotion, University background information, video scripts, speeches and reports, and other items;
• Help plan and coordinate content for complex editorial projects targeting international and Chinese audiences such as magazines or annual reports as assigned;
• Edit original English material developed by other departments or translated from Chinese for use on the XJTLU website, in media releases, or other publications while ensuring accuracy, coherent messaging and a consistent voice and style;
• Plan and organise international PR events or campaigns;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or related fields;
• Excellent writing skills; native English; written fluency in additional languages is a plus;
• More than three years of experience in a communications management position in a corporate or institutional setting is essential; minimum of three years of directly relevant experience in a university environment and in-depth knowledge of higher education is preferred;
• Experience in managing media relations in higher education is preferred;
• Experience working with creative teams to develop complex projects such as news, stories, feature reports, collateral materials, web and digital content, and advertising;
• Cross-cultural communication skills and experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends is essential.

Editorial Assistant for Conflict Management and Peace Science (UK)

Professional OpportunitiesCall for Applications: Editorial Assistant, Conflict Management and Peace Science, University of Leeds, UK. Deadline: 2 June 2026.

Do you have excellent proof reading skills, attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work under pressure? Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy working with a variety of people? An Editorial Assistant is sought to work with the editorial team of the Conflict Management and Peace Science (CMPS), an international journal published by Sage on behalf of the Peace Science Society International. CMPS publishes empirical papers at the cutting-edge of peace and conflict research.

Based at the University of Leeds, you will work with the new and ambitious editorial team.

What they offer in return:

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, the state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

Hollins U: Director of Global Learning (USA)

“JobDirector of Global Learning, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA, USA. Deadline: 15 June 2026.

Hollins University, a private, liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia that is recognized as one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States, invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director of Global Learning.

As one of the pioneers in U.S. higher education to offer its students overseas study opportunities, Hollins University has a long and rich history of global education beginning with the creation of Hollins Abroad Paris in the 1950s and Hollins Abroad London in the 1970s. This pioneering spirit laid the foundation for the future expansion of exceptional study-abroad opportunities ensuring global learning remains a signature of the university’s academic experience. This continued commitment is evident in the comprehensive academic renewal plan currently being implemented that centers experiential learning as a core pillar for student learning and success.

Building upon this strong foundation, the Director of Global Learning provides overall leadership for and operational management of the Global Learning Hub and its services. In an environment where the university serves an increasingly diverse population of students, including high percentages of first-generation college students, Pell-eligible students, and students of color, the Director is expected to serve as an advocate for education abroad across campus and to identify ways to engage more students in global learning. Under the leadership of the Associate Provost for Curriculum and Faculty Engagement and working in close collaboration with campus partners, the Director of Global Learning joins Hollins at an important juncture for integrating education abroad into the academic renewal plan and strategically leveraging available resources to expand global partnerships to maximize opportunities for students.

CIDOB: Institutional Relations Officer and Support to the Director (Spain)

“JobInstitutional Relations Officer and Support to the Director, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB), Barcelona, Spain. Deadline: 25 May 2026.

CIDOB opens a call to hire a person who will develop and help to deepen institutional relations, as well as provide support to the Director in their day-to-day institutional activity. The selected candidate will be responsible for keeping relevant institutional contacts up to date, including CIDOB’s main interlocutors, databases and relations with members of CIDOB, and will contribute to the identification of new opportunities to strengthen institutional relations. The selected person will work closely with the Director, providing strategic and organisational support. Likewise, they will support the Director in their daily activities, including agenda management and support for institutional activities.

CIDOB is a think tank for international affairs that seeks to analyse global issues that affect political, social and governance dynamics, from the international to the local level. 

U Tennessee: Senior Study Abroad Advisor (USA)

“JobSenior Study Abroad Advisor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA. Deadline: 16 May 2026.

The Senior Study Abroad Advisor (SSAA) plays a vital role in advancing UTC’s global engagement efforts by advising students on a wide range of study abroad opportunities and supporting institutional goals to increase participation in international education. This position provides comprehensive advising across all study abroad portfolios, supports incoming and outgoing exchange students, and delivers engaging programming for recruitment, pre-departure preparation, and re-entry support. The SSAA also collaborates with faculty on program development, contributes to international travel risk management, and promotes intercultural learning and global competency development across campus.

York U: Study Abroad Coordinator (Canada)

“JobStudy Abroad Coordinator, York University, York, Ontario, Canada. Deadline: open until filled; posted April 19, 2026.

Reporting to the Manager, International Student Success & Engagement and Associate Dean, Global & Community Engagement, the Study Abroad Coordinator role is responsible for promoting and increasing the international mobility and global education of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students through experiential education programming. This position is also responsible for activities that enhance internationalization on campus through the development of programs and initiatives that promote effective cross-cultural communication and understanding. The successful incumbent has international experience and education, strong cross-cultural sensitivity and communication skills to assist with coordination and support implementation of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan for Internationalization. The role also works closely with the Associate Dean, Programs, Associate Dean, Recruitment & Retention, Associate Dean, Students, Director, Student Success, Faculty of LA&PS, and York International (among other campus partners) to ensure that LA&PS study abroad and study away programs are aligned with York University and LA&PS strategic priorities. The Study Abroad Coordinator role will support the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and York University, and contribute to a positive, supportive and client- focused team environment of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration and continuous improvement, embraces diversity and fosters inclusion.

U Cambridge: Lead International Student Administrator (UK)

“JobLead International Student Administrator, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Deadline: 11 May 2026.

The International Student Office, based in the Student Services Centre, provides specialist support services to the University’s international students and administers student mobility activity. This role is one of two leads in the area of student immigration compliance, with responsibility for managing the collegiate University’s systems and procedures to fulfil Home Office requirements and for advising applicants, students and staff on related matters.

The Lead International Student Administrator will also contribute more widely to areas of support for international students, and to achieving the team’s overall objectives. The role includes line management responsibilities and contributes to continuous improvement in service delivery.

They are seeking a highly motivated individual, educated to degree level or equivalent with experience of managing responsive and timely administrative services. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to understand and apply policy and ensure procedures are compliant with relevant requirements.

East-West Center: Program Officer (USA)

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Program Officer, East-West Center, Honolulu, HI, USA. Deadline: Open until filled.

The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. The Center’s 21-acre Honolulu campus, adjacent to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, includes conference facilities, three residence halls, and an office building that houses research, program, and administrative activities. The Center also has an office in Washington, D.C., that provides accessibility to US, regional government stakeholders, and program partners with innovative training, analytical and dialogue exchange, and public diplomacy products to meet US policy priorities and expressed needs in the Indo-Pacific region.

Their Research team is seeking an on-site Program Officer for a limited, one-year appointment (with possibility of extension). This position provides a wide range administrative and operational support to designated team(s), ensuring that our programs have the appropriate work coordination, planning, reporting, communications, and budgeting. The incumbent may support different programs cross-departmentally and be involved in programmatic interactions with various internal and external constituencies, as appropriate.

Multiple other positions are currently available, and described here.