Tag: administrative position

U Pennsylvania: Integration Programs Manager, Penn Global (USA)

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Integration Programs Manager, Penn Global, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Hybrid eligible). Deadline: open until filled; posted 18 January 2024.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), a vital component of Penn Global, is dedicated to advancing global engagement at Penn and its affiliated hospitals. The mission is centered around providing inclusive, innovative, and impactful immigration services and integration programs. They are committed to fostering a vibrant global community at Penn by supporting the University’s mission to educate, train, and hire the best and the brightest international students, scholars, staff, and faculty. At ISSS, we prioritize delivering expert immigration and intercultural expertise, and we initiate relevant and well-informed programming to create a campus environment that is both inclusive and welcoming.

The Integration Programs Manager plays a pivotal role in the integration team, overseen by the Associate Director of Integration and Community Engagement in ISSS. In this role, the Integration Programs Manager collaborates closely with the integration team members, assuming diverse administrative responsibilities to ensure the seamless execution and high-quality delivery of a wide array of integration events, programs, and initiatives throughout the year. Additionally, the position involves providing support for immigration-related and office events, coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and managing logistical arrangements with precision. Candidates for this role must possess exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate effective multitasking abilities, and exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. Adaptability to ambiguity and uncertainty, coupled with the flexibility to embrace change, is crucial. Moreover, openness to diverse viewpoints is highly valued in this position. To meet the demands of this dynamic role, flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, is essential. Additionally, international travel may be required for overseas programs, adding an exciting dimension to the position.

RMIT University: Deputy Dean, International (Australia)

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Deputy Dean, International, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Deadline: 4 February 2024.

As the Deputy Dean, International, you will be responsible for providing strategic and scholarly leadership for all international activities within the School, including both research, and learning and teaching. You will be responsible for strategic planning and the management of the School’s international operations in order to achieve School performance targets in student recruitment, as well as the delivery of high impact and influential research outcomes. You will work across the School and the College to promote collaboration across our international precincts.

A key goal is to expand our international research activities, including working with our staff across our international campuses to expand their research opportunities. The School will develop new innovation hubs across multiple international locations, and as the Deputy Dean, International, you will play a key role in driving this new activity.

The position will require the ability and willingness to travel across our international locations.

University of Pennsylvania: Assistant Director, International Studies, Lauder Institute (USA)

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Assistant Director of International Studies, Lauder Institute, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 11 January 2024.

The Assistant Director for International Studies manages all administrative aspects of Lauder international studies courses and policies related to the core curriculum, Global Program, and non-language Africa Program. A key component of this position is to provide administrative support related to the delivery of the summer term curriculum and the master’s thesis program, which involves project management, data management, support for faculty and students, as well as overseeing assessment of critical writing abilities. This position also supports course logistics for the Global Program, international studies core courses, workshops, and immersions, which include some off-campus programs in domestic and international locations. The incumbent additionally will work with stakeholders to generate and manage website content creation related to academic and programming activities.

U Auckland: Deputy Director, International Partnerships (New Zealand)

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Deputy Director, International Partnerships, International Office, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Deadline: 21 January 2023.

The International Office is responsible for leading the University’s internationalisation activities, including international student recruitment, profile and reputation-building activities, international partnership development, transnational education and global mobility programmes. This is a key leadership role in the International Team focused on shaping and executing strategic plans for global collaborations. Lead the development of international partnerships, manage transnational agreements, and drive initiatives that positively impact our world. The Deputy Director delivers high-quality policy and strategic advice to the Director on all matters relating to international partnerships and transnational education plus also plays a key part in the operational leadership of the team. Some key responsibilities include: Strategy, planning and decision making, leadership and development, and relationship management.

Smith College: Associate Director, Multicultural Affairs (USA)

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Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs, Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA. Deadline: open until filled, posted 12/22/23.

Reporting to the Dean of Multicultural Affairs, develop, coordinate, and facilitate student engagement programming to lead initiatives that focus on student development and implement programs and resources that support the work of all recognized cultural heritage organizations. Collaborate with campus partners from the faculty, staff, and student communities to identify and implement various activities and educational opportunities that support diversity and inclusion within a social justice advocacy context.

Loughborough U: International Student Experience Officer (UK)

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International Student Experience Officer, Student Services,
Loughborough University, England, UK. Deadline: 21 January 2024.

Loughborough University is looking for an international student experience officer to join their growing International Student Experience team, whose focus is to ensure a sector-leading experience for international students at Loughborough University. This role will provide innovative and creative project support to the team and will work with colleagues across the University to ensure a positive transition and experience for international students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in project and events management and a passion to support the international student experience and help them to feel at home. Applicants should have an understanding of working interculturally as well experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes of projects.

NAFSA: Senior Director, People & Culture (USA)

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Senior Director, People and Culture, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 17 December 2023).

The Senior Director, People and Culture, will develop and execute NAFSA’s people and culture strategy, contributing to the development and achievement of medium- and long-term strategy, ensuring effective inclusion of key people and culture considerations. To ensure the association is fully leveraging its human talent and fostering an environment that promotes employees’ growth and development, this position works closely with NAFSA’s senior executives, who comprise the Management Team. The position plays a critical role in managing the employee lifecycle, developing organizational culture, and managing change.

The Senior Director is responsible for workforce development, management, and overall strategy for human resources, as well as leading the Office Administration function. Primary areas of responsibility include organizational culture, recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations, health and safety, change management, HRIS/HCM, and facilities management.

As an ex-officio member of the Management Team, the Senior Director works closely with the CFO and Deputy Executive Directors to ensure the human resources and financial health of the association. The position contributes to the vision and strategic direction of the organization. This position is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of human resources functions and supports the CEO with strategic initiatives to advance the organizational culture, health, and operations of the association.

Anna Lindh Foundation: Forum Coordinator (Egypt)

“JobForum Coordinator, Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt. Deadline: 15 January 2024.

The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) is seeking a highly motivated individual with distinctive organisational skills to join the ALF Secretariat as the role of the ALForum Coordinator. The ALForum Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all communications, and organising schedules and activities related to the ALForum, a signature and unique tradition of the Anna Lindh Foundation. The ALForum Coordinator will also participate in securing partnerships for the Forum to enhance its visibility, the funds available and optimize its reach and impact following the indications of the Executive Director.

Applicants must be nationals of one of the 42 (UfM) countries: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Türkiye.

Chinese American Museum: Program Associate/Manager (USA)

“JobProgram Associate/Manager, Chinese American Museum, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 7 December 2023).

The museum is seeking a personable, detail-oriented, and technology savvy individual to serve as Program Associate/Manager, undertaking responsibilities that focus on the coordination, logistics, and content-building for programs and initiatives. Programs may consist of both live and online events and content including webinars, live and recorded interviews, collaborative meetings and presentations, and educational lectures and conferences. Additionally, this position will support communication, marketing, and development projects as needed.

The Program Associate/Manager reports to the Executive Vice President and works closely with the Board of Directors, staff, and Advisory Boards. This is a full-time position with a unique opportunity to play a creative, visible and significant role in the continuing development of the museum and programs.

Yale-China: Health Programs Officer (USA)

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Health Programs Officer, Yale-China Association, New Haven, CT, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 16 December 2023).

The Yale‐China Association seeks to hire a Health Programs Officer based at its headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut. Reporting to the Director of Health Programs, the Health Programs Officer works to support and implement current and new health programs in China and in New Haven.

Responsibilities

  • Manage aspects of the health programs, including supporting and implementing current and new programs in the health portfolio, and tracking program progress

  • Coordinate development and management of work plans for on-going health projects

  • Support recruitment and selection of health fellows and scholarship recipients, orientation and training, and program execution

  • Write and prepare program reports, briefs, presentations, and papers, including English to Chinese and Chinese to English translation and interpretation

  • Prepare financial materials and documentation for budgets, grants and reports, and submit payment vouchers for disbursement

  • Maintain and update content on the Yale-China Health Programs website, including writing up summaries of events, and paying attention to visual presentation

  • Plan meetings and other events with Yale-China partners in the US and in China, and make travel plans and logistical arrangements related to such events

  • Review Chinese health services and policy related to the health missions of the Association

  • Travel to China 2-4 times a year to meet with partners and implement programs

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of work experience in a health-related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered
  • US permanent work authorization required (citizen or Green Card holder)
  • Chinese language skills, both oral and written and used in a professional setting, required