Tag: administrative position

King’s College London: Global Mobility Officer (UK)

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Global Mobility Officer, King’s College London, London, UK. Deadline: 3 September 2023.

King’s College is seeking to recruit a proactive and flexible team-player with excellent administration skills and an intercultural sensibility to support our international partnerships worldwide and the student opportunities enabled through them. The role-holder will work with various professional services teams to provide guidance, support and direction to staff at King’s and with partners negotiating, managing and implementing mobility partnership agreements.

The role combines programme administration, day to day student support and international relationship liaison as well as some contractual negotiation and writing. Although there are no direct line-report responsibilities, the role-holder is responsible for delegating relevant tasks to Global Mobility Peer Advisors. These are a small group of students returning from abroad who work with our team to support other students.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to apply skills and knowledge of student travel and university-to-university partnerships, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in support of the international student experience. They encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.

NCA: Chief Diversity Officer (USA)

“JobChief Diversity Officer, National Communication Association, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 9 August 2023.

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) leads and implements a transformational agenda that infuses – throughout the National Communication Association (NCA) and in all of its work – a focus on and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) to promote NCA’s mission to advance communication scholarship, teaching, and practice to foster a better world.

While IDEA is the priority and responsibility of the entire Association, the CDO will play a leading role in interpreting, communicating, and promulgating NCA’s IDEA Framework, which guides and supports the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of IDEA-related goals. The CDO will steer the development, execution, and assessment of these goals related to three broad areas – (1) the Association itself, (2) the field of communication, and (3) the benefits of communication for society – and ensure that these goals are woven into the fabric the organization. The CDO’s scope of work will also be informed by the IDEA strategic plan and goals and the NCA’s strategic priorities. This position will report directly to the Executive Director, serve as a member of the Senior Team, and work closely with NCA’s Executive Committee and governance groups.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights: Education Coordinator (USA)

“JobEducation Coordinator, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Deadline: 3 September 2023.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) is in search of an Education Coordinator to join their Education team. The ideal candidate will have experience in education, developing and presenting content to K-12 audiences, substantive historical knowledge of the American Civil Rights Movement, and the ability to engage diverse audiences. This role also requires administrative, project planning, and project management skills for success.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural center that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s ongoing struggle for human rights, whether at a local, national, or global level. 

Inter-American Dialogue: Communications Associate (USA and Hybrid)

“JobCommunications Associate, Inter-American Dialogue, Washington, DC (and hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 24 July 2023.

The Inter-American Dialogue is seeking a Communications Associate to support external communications and media relations at the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong time management and problem-solving skills and will be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. They will lead the implementation of the Dialogue’s new strategic communications plan, create digital and print content for the organization, as well as build connections with media across the hemisphere.

Other opportunities at Inter-American Dialogue can be found here.

The Inter-American Dialogue’s work spans the US, Canada, and 35 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and examines the region’s expanding global influence.

International House UC Berkeley: Leadership Programs Supervisor (USA)

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Leadership Programs Supervisor, International House, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Deadline: open until filled.

Reporting to the Vice President of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Programs, you will be part of a team that is integral to the overall resident experience. You will be supporting the overall mission and goals of International House and Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Programs. Your role will focus on programming and resident leadership. This position requires evening and weekend working hours, as needed.

Columbia U: Research & Tech Assistant (USA/Hybrid/Remote)

“JobResearch and Tech Assistant, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA  (hybrid or remote). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 31 July 2023.

The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) at Columbia University is currently seeking a Research and Tech Assistant. The Research Assistant will assist in research projects connected to a multidisciplinary research agenda in the field of conflict resolution, peace studies, and sustainability. The Research Assistant will spend their time providing technical assistance for the various apps, assessments and websites already utilized by the center as well as the development of additional tools.

The position will support the research program for 10 hours per week and can be accomplished remotely, or hybrid as desired.

IIE: Assistant Director, Humphrey Program (USA/Hybrid)

“JobAssistant Director, Humphrey Program, The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC (hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 20 July 2023.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (HHH) brings mid-career professionals from over 120 countries to the United States for a full year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts and English language training if needed. Additionally, the Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program (DHFP) brings three cohorts of senior level professionals to the US for 2-3 weeks of intense professional and leadership development in certain critical fields. The Assistant Director(AD) for HHH is a manager level position, supervising three FTE. This position directly supports the HHH Director, serves in the Director’s stead when required, and is responsible for the administration of the DHFPs. The AD is an important client-facing role, supporting project management efforts to ensure that contractual deliverables are met. This position regularly communicates with external program partners (U.S. universities, co-sponsors, U.S. Embassies and Fulbright commissions and other stakeholders) and works closely with their counterpart at the ECA, the Grants Officer Representative (GOR) on a daily basis. The AD develops and maintains direct working relationships with senior university officials, alumni and continually connects them to the client and client events. For the sponsor, the AD authors, develops, and analyzes data for a variety of reports, programs Created By: Ray Thomas July 13, 2023 Version: 1 in the higher education, development, and capacity building context. The AD works with the Humphrey advisers, as well as other team members, to produce innovative outputs, such as developing diverse public private partnerships; engagement opportunities for Fellows; and diverse higher education institution collaborations.

Other positions with IIE available here.

Open U: OppAttune Research Project Manager (UK)

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OppAttune Research Project Manager, Open Psychology Research Centre, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK but work from home. Deadline: 28 August 2023.

The Open University is recruiting a Project Manager to manage the Horizon-Europe and Innovate UK co-funded research project entitled OppAttune: Countering Oppositional Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit. OppAttune is focused on reducing extreme political narratives and building capacity for democratic dialogue in Europe and beyond. OppAttune is a jointly co-ordinated project involving co-ordination between the Open University, UK, Panteion University, Athens, Greece and Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. The successful project manager will work closely with the three joint coordinators Professor Kesi Mahendran (OU), Professor Xenia Chryssochoou (Panteion) and Professor Umut Korkut (GCU). The project manager will have the opportunity to work with a large OppAttune research team based within the centre, the work package leads, the steering committee and the full consortium of 17 international partners to deliver the project on time within budget. The project began in April 2023 and will run until March 2026.

Richmond American U London: International Internships Coordinator (UK)

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International Internships Coordinator, Richmond, The American International University in London, UK. Deadline: 18 August 2023.

The Open University is recruiting a Project Manager to manage the Horizon-Europe and Innovate UK co-funded research project entitled OppAttune: Countering Oppositional Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit. OppAttune is focused on reducing extreme political narratives and building capacity for democratic dialogue in Europe and beyond. OppAttune is a jointly co-ordinated project involving co-ordination between the Open University, UK, Panteion University, Athens, Greece and Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. The successful project manager will work closely with the three joint coordinators Professor Kesi Mahendran (OU), Professor Xenia Chryssochoou (Panteion) and Professor Umut Korkut (GCU). The project manager will have the opportunity to work with a large OppAttune research team based within the centre, the work package leads, the steering committee and the full consortium of 17 international partners to deliver the project on time within budget. The project began in April 2023 and will run until March 2026.

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Associate Director, Tools for Tolerance for Educators (USA)

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Associate Director, Tools for Tolerance for Educators, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Deadline: Open until filled; posted 21 July 2023.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism, hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO and the OSCE, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe. The SWC is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Jerusalem and Buenos Aires. The Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, founded in 1993, is the educational arm of the SWC. Moriah Films is the Center’s two-time Academy Award®-winning film division and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is scheduled to open in 2024.

The Museum of Tolerance is seeking an experienced education professional to be responsible for the successful administration and implementation of all activities of Tools for Tolerance® for Educators. Tools for Tolerance® for Educators is an acclaimed interactive, experiential professional development program at the Museum of Tolerance designed to help California educators fulfill their potential both as people and professionals. Over 100,000 educators have successfully completed programs both virtually and on-site since 1996. These dynamic professional development programs provide customized workshops, facilitated dialogue, and teacher guide resources for creating inclusive and equitable schools and are designed to address the challenges facing educators today in K-12 and beyond. Programs are currently being offered in-person and virtually.