Tag: administrative position

Debate Spaces: Debate Program Director (USA)

“JobDebate Program Director, Debate Spaces, New York, NY, USA (hybrid). Deadline: 5 July 2024.

Based in New York City, the Program Director will serve two complementary roles: establishing debate teams at local partner schools while expanding and improving virtual programs for the international debate community. Success will require a Program Director who brings a passion for the organization’s mission and an ability to grow and improve debate education in both in-person and remote environments. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director will play a key role in designing, strategizing, and implementing unique and impactful debate opportunities that further Debate Spaces’ mission.

Debate Spaces is partnering with local secondary schools to integrate debate education. Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, this means creating and coaching debate teams at two middle schools: designing and implementing curricula for public forum and parliamentary debate, facilitating practices, collaborating with school staff and parents, and coordinating competitions at local and virtual tournaments. In subsequent years, the partnership will grow to include high school programs, as well as extend debate education into the classroom.

The Program Director would also lead the development of new debate education initiatives that maximize the potential of virtual programs to promote cross-cultural exchanges. The Program Director will build bridges in the debate community through a network of collaborative practices and tournaments. Combined with the increased scale of our weekend Academy programs, these initiatives will extend world-class, cross-cultural debate education to more students in more places than ever before.

This is a hybrid position that requires both in-person and virtual day-to-day work. The start date for this position is mid-August and will continue year-round. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews likely to begin as soon as possible.

Debate Spaces is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers young people to advocate for themselves and their communities by cultivating critical thinking, empathy, and confidence through cross-cultural debate education. Founded in 2016 to create a space for middle school students to connect across social and economic divides in South Africa, Debate Spaces went global in 2020.

Randolph College: International Programs & Services (USA)

“JobDirector of International Programs and Services, Randolph College, Lynchberg, VA, USA. Deadline: 23 July 2024.

The Director of International Programs and Services provides support, leadership, and oversight for the College’s international engagement, including recruiting and retaining international students and managing and supporting international experiences for faculty and students.

In collaboration and with the support of various campus offices, leads the international initiatives of the institution. Promotes professional development by conducting regular faculty and staff development on a variety of internationally-oriented issues. Advises and coordinates requirements for Randolph students studying abroad, as well as all immigration requirements for F visa international students and J exchange visitors and performs the corresponding reporting functions to government agencies. Passion for supporting international students and international study.

Oversees the College’s study abroad program. In coordination with the Provost’s office and the international and off-campus programs committee, oversees risk management, quality control, and approval procedures for study abroad. Advises students interested in study abroad. Trains faculty-led study abroad leaders. Promotes faculty-led study abroad opportunities and encourages student participation in semester-long exchange programs. Occasional international travel for site visits and study abroad support.

Ensures there is a comprehensive effort to attract, retain, and graduate a diverse international student body. In coordination with other offices at the College, arranges the delivery of key services and support for international students. Coordinates with the DEI office on programming for international students.

UNESCO: National Programme Officer (multiple countries)

“JobNational Programme Officer, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO, Paris, France (but positions are based in  multiple countries). Deadline: varies.

Multiple positions available in different countries:

Sri Lanka, deadline: 8 July 2024. Must be a national of Sri Lanka.

Interventions for this project will be guided by the data for Sri Lanka from UNESCO’s Framework for Enabling Intercultural Dialogue which shows that whilst many of the preconditions for intercultural dialogue to thrive towards peacebuilding objectives are strong in the country, comparing favourably to the world average – including horizontal equality, freedom of expression, and governance and citizenship – challenges remain in critical areas, including as relates to inclusion and representation, social cohesion, and to a lesser extent leadership and organization.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, deadline 5 July 2024. Must be a national of Uzbekistan.

Quito, Ecuador, deadline 8 July 2024. Must be a national of Ecuador.

The focus of the Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) at UNESCO is to foster inclusive societies and economies, and to ensure the ethical development of emerging technologies, including of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In November 2021, UNESCO’s Member States adopted the Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, a global standard aimed at leveraging the positive impact of AI while addressing its inherent risks. Getting AI governance right is one of the most consequential challenges of our time, and countries around the world are now in the process of implementing the Recommendation, with UNESCO supporting them through various capacity-building efforts. In addition, SHS strives to accomplish its fundamental humanist mission that calls for enhancing the efforts against racism and discrimination, deploying the power of sports for social inclusion, promoting intercultural dialogue and supporting youth empowerment and gender equality. SHS collaborates with Member States to advance UNESCO’s 2017 Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers, focusing on the protection of scientists and enhancing the science-policy nexus via the Management of Social Transformation (MOST) programme.

IIE: Program Officer, Fulbright, Western Hemisphere (USA/Hybrid)

“JobSenior Program Officer, Fulbright Student & Scholar Programs, Western Hemisphere – Latin America, Caribbean & Canada (USA/Hybrid), The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC. Deadline: Open until filled, posted 28 May 2024.

This position will work with the Fulbright Program Management department. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities.

The Senior Program Officer, Fulbright Student Programs is responsible for program deliverables for specified countries or programs within the Western Hemisphere region, in addition to playing a leadership role in managing budgets for the region as well as overseeing contracts and awards made directly with U.S. embassies, Fulbright Commissions, institutions and other organizations. This individual will support the implementation of the contractual services for the Fulbright Program, including country-specific budgets and program policies, working closely with their counterparts at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies overseas, and internal teams within the larger Fulbright team at IIE to enable programmatic success.

Other positions with IIE available here.

Florida International U: Program Manager (Italy)

“JobProgram Manager, Florida International University, Genoa, Italy. Deadline: 6 July 2024.

The Florida International University in Genoa program, with 19 years of operation in Genoa and approximately 700 participating students as of summer 2024, is searching to fill the position of Program Manager. The program manager’s primary responsibilities are the day-to-day operations of FIU in Genoa, including but not limited to: coordination of the activities and use of the program center, participation in group activities and trips, arranging student and faculty housing, addressing the legal requirements of the program, managing the maintenance of the physical facilities, and availability in case of emergency.

Genoa is a port city between sea and mountains, with a layered history of medieval, Renaissance, modern and contemporary conditions offering a rich context for life and learning experiences. FIU has semester and summer FIU faculty-led programs in architecture, social sciences, and hospitality and tourism management, as well as a semester program for undergraduates of any major with courses in political science, European history and art history taught by Italian professors.

Foundation for International Education: Institutional Relations Manager (USA but Remote)

“JobInstitutional Relations Manager, Foundation for International Education, London, UK (position is remote but USA-based). Deadline: open until filled.

The Institutional Relations Manager serves as a member of FIE’s US-based Institutional Relations Team and applies in-depth program development and marketing skills to meet the needs of current FIE partners, grow new and existing partnerships, and develop new affiliations. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenges of developing existing and building new relationships, meeting deadlines, achieving goals, being responsive to the needs of colleagues, maintaining awareness of US higher education developments, and contributing to FIE’s growth and business development. This role is fully remote in the US.

Na’atik Language and Cultural Institute: Language School Library Activities Coordinator 2024-25 (Mexico)

“JobLanguage School Library Activities Coordinator for 2024-25 school year, Na’atik Language and Cultural Institute, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico. Deadline: 15 July 2024.

Purpose of role: To take ownership of our small trilingual library, promoting literacy and the love of reading among our English, Spanish and Maya students. To deliver library based ESL classes to children and young adults. To develop and manage a schedule of extracurricular and intercultural activities in the library.

Specific activities:

  • Welcoming and orienting students to the library, its programs, and its resources
  • Collaborating with English teachers to create a curriculum of accessible library-based English as a second language classes which complement the students’ regular classes.
  • Creating and promoting an extra-curricular program of activities in the library for English language students
  • Promoting library programs for students and parents
  • Managing volunteers from the local community and our Spanish and Maya language immersion (MaS) program
  • Working with the English teachers and MaS program to create and promote intercultural activities amongst students
  • Maintaining the library catalog and managing all aspects of circulation
  • Promoting the borrowing of books, encouraging students to select level and interest appropriate reading materials
  • Maintaining all library resources and materials
  • Working with our Communications and Fundraising Manager as needed to promote the library to the local community and to maintain funding and in-kind donations
  • Organizing and assisting with special events and field trips
  • Teaching substitute English classes, when necessary

NYU Center on International Cooperation: Program Director (Researcher), Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Protracted Crises (USA)

“JobProgram Director (Researcher), Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Protracted Crises, Center on International Cooperation, New York University, NY, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 27 May 2024.

The NYU Center on International Cooperation (CIC) seeks a dynamic, innovative Director for its Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Protracted Crises program to drive and shape the center’s work around peace and security, humanitarian policy, and their role in the multilateral order. The ideal candidate should be an adept and credible leader with a practical background in peacebuilding and crisis management, and a proven track record of implementing impactful initiatives. The Director should have proven experience and knowledge of the United Nations (UN) system (with a focus on the UN, regional organizations, humanitarian actors, and the international financial institutions), solid practical and theoretical expertise on conflict and crisis prevention, resolution, post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and humanitarian assistance (including field experience), and a commitment to elevating the voices of small- and mid-level powers in international debates. They should also have a strong interest and ability in leading data-driven analysis. Finally, the candidate should have proven expertise in navigating the complexities of field research in challenging environments, adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct, risk management, and responsiveness. This position links together two areas of CIC’s work – prevention and peacebuilding, and humanitarian crises, and reports to the Executive Director.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: Senior Event Coordinator (USA)

“JobSenior Event Coordinator, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 8 July 2024.

Tanenbaum promotes justice and builds respect for religious difference by transforming individuals and institutions to reduce prejudice, hatred, and violence. As a secular and non-sectarian non-profit, Tanenbaum works to promote religious peacebuilders who help counter extremism and violence in armed conflicts, and tackles religious bullying of students, harassment in workplaces, and disparate health treatment for people based on their beliefs.

The Senior Event Coordinator will report to the Director of Development to execute special events to recruit, cultivate and steward a diverse donor community. The Senior Event Coordinator is a goals-oriented, hands-on professional. They are a strategic and a concrete thinker with proven ability to independently implement and evaluate strategies and achieve measurable goals. They are a skilled communicator, with strong event planning skills and a track record in producing results in Development. The right candidate is able to maximize optimal functioning to meet departmental goals.