Tag: administrative position

Constructive Dialogue Institute: Chief Culture Change Officer (USA)

“JobChief Culture Change Officer, Constructive Dialogue Institute, New York, NY, USA (Remote). Deadline: Open until filled; posted 25 November 2025.

Over the past three years, since launching its campus-wide strategy, CDI has rapidly grown to partnerships with more than 150 campuses across the country – ranging from Ivy League institutions to community colleges, and everything in between – to deliver programming that supports dialogue across differences. CDI is now embarking on a pivotal phase to deepen its work in supporting campuses in weaving the principles of inquiry and dialogue into their institutional fabric to create lasting cultural change.

The Chief Culture Change Officer will lead this new department, report to the Co-Founder & Executive Director, and serve on CDI’s executive leadership team. They will design and execute CDI’s strategy for large-scale culture-change engagements, oversee delivery across campuses and state systems, and build a high-performing team to drive this work nationally.

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. They work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change.

Northeastern U: Associate Director of Global Student Success (USA)

“JobAssociate Director, Global Student Success, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 13 November 2025.

With supervision from the Director of Global Student Success, the Associate Director (AD) is responsible for the successful delivery of a significant portfolio of Northeastern signature cohort-based programs for first-year students, such as the first-semester-abroad N.U.in Program and the first-year-away New York City Scholars program, and contributes to the management of programs in Northeastern’s Global Network. The AD will directly supervise a team of Student Success Managers and may also supervise an Assistant Director. The AD designs and implements program goals with a special emphasis on student services, crisis management, student support, health and safety, staff training, staff professional development, and program execution. The AD is accountable for the day-to-day operations of their assigned sites and proactive collaboration with the Global Experiential Office, Student Life staff, Human Resources and other departments across Northeastern University. The AD rotates as part of an on-call emergency triage team throughout the academic year, responding to emergencies and serving as the first point of escalation, including outside of office hours. They may act as the Director’s representative during periods of Director’s absence or unavailability.

The AD is expected to travel domestically and internationally to conduct trainings and site visits. This position can be based in Boston but is not required to be based in Boston (though must reside in the US and possess a valid US passport), with extensive travel to provide oversight of program staff and sites. A hybrid work schedule is possible for Boston-based staff.

U Macau: Head, Department of Communication (China)

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Head, Department of Communication, University of  Macau, China. Deadline: 13 December 2025.

The Faculty of Social Sciences seeks to appoint an internationally accomplished scholar to lead the Department of Communication. The appointment will be made at the rank of Professor, Distinguished Professor or Chair Professor. The candidate should have strong credentials including an international research profile, a distinguished record of academic achievements, exceptional leadership and management skills, and strategic vision. While the post is open to all areas and methodological approaches of media and communication studies, we are especially interested in candidates with an established international reputation and whose academic expertise is relevant to the concerns of Macao and the Greater China region. The successful candidate will possess:

  • A PhD degree in communication, mass communication, media studies, or related fields;
  • Expertise and knowledge in one or more sub-disciplines such as research methodology, journalism, advertising, public relations, new media, and/or international/intercultural communication;
  • An outstanding record of internationally-recognized research and scholarship;
  • A proven record of excellent teaching;
  • Demonstrable competence in management, planning, and communication;
  • Ability to play a leadership role in the Department;
  • Proficiency in English is required as it is the working language, while knowledge in Chinese or Portuguese will be an advantage.

Resident Director, Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (Japan)

“JobResident Director, Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies, Kyoto, Japan. Deadline: 5 December 2025.

Established in 1989, the Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies is a consortium of 14 universities that offers academic year and summer programs. Working closely with the KCJS Board of Delegates, Columbia University, and Doshisha University, the RD is responsible for the continued development and oversight of the academic programs, student affairs, and administrative and financial management. The RD reports to a senior administrator at the administering institution, which is currently the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement at Columbia. The RD supervises a team of full-time administrative staff who assist in all areas of program management, in addition to a team of Japanese language instructors. The RD is charged with nourishing an intellectual and social environment that is supportive of excellence and high academic standards.

U Texas Austin: Assistant Director, Education Abroad (USA)

“JobAssistant Director, Study Abroad, Texas Global, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA. Deadline: 29 November 2025.

The University’s 19 colleges and schools enroll over 53,000 students and rank among the top 10 public universities in the U.S. Texas Global is the university’s global engagement arm and a recognized leader in international education, based on the success of the programs delivered and the number of individuals supported. They serve more than 9,000 international students and scholars, as well as more than 4,600 students on education abroad programs annually.

Texas Global advances UT Austin’s academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university’s international engagement efforts, fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. Texas Global is comprised of nine units, home to over 140 staff members, and continued growth of the organization is expected.

Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in this department and for UT Austin.

Purpose of this position: Provide leadership to the Faculty-Led modality team and Sciences academic cluster, which advances the mission and vision of Texas Global in collaboration with academic departments and international partners to support innovative programming and exceptional student services. Ensure that the core functions of the team are carried out effectively.

Call for Nominations: JIIC Editor for 2027

Professional OpportunitiesCall for Nominations/ Applications: Journal of International and Intercultural Communication Editor-Elect, to serve 2027-30. Deadline: January 31, 2026.

During 2025, NCA’s Publications Council will nominate an Editor-Elect (or co-Editors-Elect) for the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. The newly appointed Editor will begin processing manuscripts early in 2027 and will oversee the volumes for 2028-2030. The journal is published four times each year.

Editors of NCA journals occupy a particularly prominent leadership position in the field. In naming editorial boards, selecting reviewers for manuscripts, and making final publication decisions (among other duties), they make a vitally important contribution to the discipline, and they play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of integrity and scholarly inquiry.

The Journal of International and Intercultural Communication (JIIC) is a peer-reviewed publication of the National Communication Association (NCA). JIIC publishes original scholarship that expands understanding of international, intercultural, and cross-cultural communication. Widely interdisciplinary, JIIC features diverse perspectives and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, critical, and textual approaches to intellectual inquiry.

Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies: 2 Positions (USA)

“Job2 positions available at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, Towson, MD, USA. Deadline: 15 October 2025.

Organization description: The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS) is an independent, educational nonprofit advancing interreligious dialogue and understanding in order to build and sustain a multireligious democracy in the United States. Through educational programming, public-facing scholarship, and relationship-centered fellowships and workshops, ICJS models a new conversation in the public square that affirms religious diversity and creates opportunities for participants to practice the art of interreligious dialogue. Their audiences include the general public, civic leaders, teachers, chaplains, clergy, congregational leaders, seminarians, librarians, museum professionals, and higher-ed faculty.

Operations and Events Associate: The Operations and Events Associate plays a role in nearly all functions of the organization, bringing their energy and focus to building and maintaining a smoothly functioning work environment. This position handles a broad range of responsibilities from event planning (both online and in-person) to program assessment to facility management. The ideal candidate is a team player with a wide range of interests and skills.
The Operations and Events Associate stays alert to potential improvements in organizational systems and will recommend and develop new operations and procedures as needed. They will contribute to program enhancement through strategizing about participant engagement, being part of the public event planning team, and building a culture of assessment. The Associate will assist with financial tracking and will maintain a safe, well-kept facility for employees and visitors. This position reports to the Senior Director for Program, Scholarship, and Operations.

Marketing Manager: The Marketing Manager elevates the mission, programs, and public presence of ICJS by developing and executing strategic marketing efforts. The Marketing Manager identifies and targets key audiences—such as clergy, teachers, civic leaders, librarians, museum professionals and academics—with compelling content and campaigns that build awareness, deepen engagement, and drive participation in ICJS offerings. With an eye toward both brand integrity and innovation, the Marketing Manager manages digital and print communications, paid promotions, and organizational messaging, while collaborating across departments to amplify ICJS’s impact. This role ensures that ICJS’s vision of interreligious learning and connection reaches wider and more diverse communities. The Marketing Manager is a member of the Communications team and reports to the Director of
Communications and Marketing.

Mother Tongues: Participation & Learning Coordinator (Ireland)

“JobParticipation and Learning Coordinator, Mother Tongues, Dublin, Ireland. Deadline: 10 October 2025.

Mother Tongues is a non-profit organisation based in Ireland, dedicated to empowering bilingual children through creativity and the arts. Our mission is to help these children grow up with confidence in their linguistic and cultural identities. We are committed to promoting multilingualism and fostering intercultural dialogue in Ireland.

Mother Tongues aims to define and reach out to audiences currently unaware of its services by engaging a Participation and Learning Coordinator, whose primary focus will be to target specific audiences.

The initial phase of this position will involve researching and identifying communities in South Dublin and the surrounding counties that are not yet engaging with Mother Tongues’ programmes and services. The successful candidate will be asked to identify a small number of suitable communities and to develop relationships with them. To ensure a smooth transition and handover, the successful candidate will build on the foundation laid by the former coordinator and will shadow her for the first five weeks of the role.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic advocate for multilingualism and cultural diversity, with excellent communication and community engagement skills.

SUNY Cortland: Assistant Director of Study Abroad (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Study Abroad, State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, USA. Deadline: 3 October 2025.

The State University of New York at Cortland (SUNY Cortland) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Study Abroad within the International Programs Office. This role offers the opportunity to join a dedicated and collaborative team of professionals committed to advancing international educational exchange and supporting student success.

SUNY Cortland’s study abroad staff manage a robust portfolio of over 40 programs in 21 countries, serving approximately 300 students annually. The Assistant Director will play a key role in coordinating part of these programs, advising students, and fostering global engagement across the campus community. The position also involves maintaining strong working relationships with SUNY Cortland’s international partners abroad to support the continued success and development of high-quality study abroad experiences.

Bucknell U: Executive Director, Office of Global Education (USA)

“JobExecutive Director, Office of Global Education & Senior International Officer, Bucknell University, PA, USA. Deadline: open until filled, posted 29 August 2025.

Bucknell University invites applications for a strategic, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as the Executive Director, Office of Global Education and Senior International Officer (SIO). Reporting to the Provost, this position plays a critical role in advancing Bucknell’s global mission and strengthening international engagement across the institution.

As a key member of the Provost’s leadership team, the Executive Director/SIO will provide campus-wide leadership for internationalization, overseeing the development of strategic partnerships and global learning opportunities. The Executive Director/SIO will work to connect the campus with the wider world through support for international student recruitment, study abroad opportunities, and global partnerships. The Executive Director/SIO is expected to work closely and collaboratively with faculty and staff to integrate global perspectives into the fabric of Bucknell’s academic and social life.