Tag: administrative position

Welcoming Committee for Hong Kongers: Multiple Positions (UK)

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Multiple positions, British Future and Welcoming Committee of Hong Kongers, London, UK. Deadline: 2 September 2022.

British Future and the Welcoming Committee for Hong Kongers are working together to promote the full engagement of BN(O) status holders in the UK through effective settlement and integration. In its first six months its activities have already made a significant contribution to achieving the aims of the UK’s Hong Kong Welcome Programme.

Following the confirmation of government funding for the next stage of the Hong Kong Welcoming Programme, the Welcoming Committee are looking to recruit motivated individuals for three exciting roles in this high profile national project:

Please select one of the role titles for detailed descriptions of each post, including information on how to apply.

Anna Lindh Foundation: Liaison Officer (Belgium)

“JobLiaison Officer in Brussels, Anna Lindh Foundation (organization based in Egypt; position based in Belgium). Deadline: none listed; posted 22 July 2022.

“The Anna Lindh Foundation is looking for talented and prepared young at heart people ready to make a change in the region to join our multicultural team; who share our strategic vision and organisation values of empathy, inclusivity and creativity; and who want to work as part of a broader movement to create a culture of dialogue and exchange among and within our societies.

In its new phase 2022-2025, the Foundation aims at mainstreaming youth, gender equality and networking with a clear determination to lead aspiring regional and local intercultural dialogue initiatives that are useful for societies and institutions with a very pragmatic approach.

The ALF’s action is based on the two main bodies of the Foundation: The civil society and coordinators of its National Networks of more than 4.000 members across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and the Balkans, and the 41 Member States of its Board of Governors.

The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures (ALF), created in 2005 and based in Alexandria is registered by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an international intergovernmental organisation and its aim, according to its statutes, is to promote the dialogue between cultures and to contribute to the visibility of the Barcelona Process through intellectual, cultural and civil society exchanges.”

Other jobs currently available at ALF:

Dublin City U: Research Communications Administrator (UK)

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Research Communications Administrator, Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, UK. Deadline: 29 July 2022.

The Research Communications Administrator reports to the Centre Manager and Centre Director at the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics. The Research Communications Administrator will principally support the collection, development and writing of research communications content. This content will fold into the Insight communications strategy, be related to events promotion and development of publicity materials for research projects across Insight@DCU. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make the role their own depending on their interests and experience, in response to the priorities of the Site.

  • The ideal candidate must have a primary degree in the area of marketing, media or other relevant area.
  • The successful candidate should have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience working in communications.
  • The successful candidate will be well organised, capable of co-ordinating and progressing tasks on their own initiative and be able to contribute in a collaborative way to the Operations team.
  • S/he will have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A qualification or experience working in science communication would be a distinct advantage.
  • Experience working in a Research Centre or University environment would be a distinct advantage.

Institute for Study Abroad: Sr. Programmes Manager (UK)

“JobSr. Programmes Manager for England and Wales, Institute for Study Abroad, London, UK. Deadline: 15 August 2022.

IFSA (Institute for Study Abroad) is looking for an individual to administer core parts of IFSA study abroad programmes in London and throughout England and Wales. This position is physically based in the IFSA London Centre, working with students and faculty for both student support and program delivery. Responsibilities include supporting academic management of programmes, including the course registration process, appreciative advising, and student learning plan consultations.

IFSA, a US-based nonprofit organization, creates global learning environments to help students gather the critical perspectives, knowledge, and skills essential for future success. IFSA delivers study abroad options in 19 countries and 48 cities around the globe. 

Smithsonian: Director, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (USA)

“JobDirector, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: 8 July 2022.

The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is a research, collection, and public education unit of the Smithsonian dedicated to the understanding, preservation, and sustainability of diverse cultural traditions. The Director oversees the Center’s programs including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, the Cultural Sustainability Program and other activities as well as its administrative and financial affairs.

NOTE: There is a second position, for Director of the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, with the same deadline. Both positions are open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.

Fairleigh Dickinson U: Global Initiatives (USA)

“JobAssistant Director for Global Initiatives, Office of International Education, Fairleigh Dickinson, Teaneck, NY, USA. Deadline: 13 June 2022.

Reporting to the University Director of Global Education, the Assistant Director for Global Initiatives works with various FDU constituencies, including faculty and staff, as well as external partners, including foreign higher education institutions, international high schools, and education service providers, to develop and deliver high quality and income-generating programs.

The Assistant Director for Global Initiatives has broad planning and operational responsibility for global partnership programs, including exchange programs, transfer programs, school of record programs, and short-term programs (both international and domestic) for partners.

The Assistant Director for Global Initiatives is responsible for developing operational budgets, marketing strategies, and assessment/evaluation methods for each program, sound fiscal management of income and expenditures for them, as well as for coordinating protocol, room reservations, transportation, facilities, media services, public safety, publicity, food services, and housing for each event as required.

Johns Hopkins U: Director of SAIS Europe Campus (Italy)

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Director of School of International Studies (SAIS) Europe Campus, Johns Hopkins University, Bologna, Italy. Deadline: 23 June 2022.

With campuses in Washington, DC, Bologna, Italy and Nanjing, China, The Paul H. Nitze School of International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) has been educating global leaders for more than 70 years. As a highly selective graduate institution with a distinguished faculty, SAIS consistently ranks as one of the top schools of international relations in the world. SAIS was founded to provide a practical approach to training students in international affairs and foreign relations, and to provide mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in related fields.

The SAIS campus in Bologna, Italy (“SAIS Europe”) is recruiting for a Director. This office provides academic and administrative leadership for the school, which includes more than 70 faculty, 30 staff and 180 students in MA, PhD and related graduate programs. The position requires at least an MA or MSc degree in a relevant field, ideally a PhD. Candidates are expected to have a record of distinguished scholarly accomplishment and/or senior policy experience in international affairs. In addition, the School is looking for demonstrated success in organizational leadership, and the ability to work well across U.S. and European university settings. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. In addition to English, fluency in Italian, while not required, would be a strong asset.

U Penn: Outreach Coordinator of South Asia Center (USA)

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Outreach Coordinator in SAS South Asia Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 5 May 2022).

The Outreach Coordinator, reporting to the Associate Director and the Center Director, is responsible for administrative support for Center programs, as well as planning and implementing global and South Asia-specific outreach programs intended to inform the Penn community, K-12, post-secondary schools and the general public about South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Afghanistan). The outreach coordinator is responsible for outreach activities that involve (1) Elementary and secondary schools; (2) Postsecondary institutions; and (3) Business, media, and the general-public. General duties include event and program coordination; strengthening present and forging new partnerships with the Center’s outreach constituencies, particularly schools and teachers in the region; helping develop the Center’s online resources, and various financial processes.

The Outreach coordinator is also responsible for planning, implementing, and promoting structured research and academic opportunities on and in South Asia involving Penn faculty, students, and alumni. The position will support and organize academic programming including summer research internships and promotion of South Asia-related research at Penn and in South Asia via newsletter, website, and social media venues.

The Center is supported by a grant from the US Department of Education and will require some data collection of outreach programming for annual reports. Position is contingent on continued funding.

East-West Center: Education & Development (USA)

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Senior Leadership Education and Development Specialist, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Deadline: Open until filled.

The East-West Center is accepting applications for a two-year limited position, with possibility for extension, as a Senior Leadership Education and Development Specialist. The East-West Center (EWC) was established in 1960 to promote better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific. The Leadership Program is part of the larger Professional Development Program at East-West Center, which hosts capacity-building programs for participants from multiple nations, cultures, and professional sectors.

The Senior Leadership Education and Development Specialist is responsible for collaboratively managing program-specific teams to (a) plan, organize, and facilitate existing East-West Center leadership education and development programs and ensure they are relevant to the Asia Pacific, (b) develop, design, and deliver new programs and initiatives that anticipate and respond to the region’s leadership opportunities and needs, and (c) support partnership-development and fundraising efforts that help secure the Leadership Program’s regional mandate.

U Oxford: Diplomatic Studies (UK)

“JobAssistant Course Manager (Diplomatic Studies Programme),
Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, UK. Deadline: 13 April 2022.

The Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint an Assistant Course Manager to be responsible for leading the smooth administration of the Diplomatic Studies Programme (DSP). The DSP comprises a number of postgraduate courses designed primarily for professional diplomats. You will ensure the efficient and effective administration of all key processes for the DSP in line with departmental and University requirements. The role includes daily contact with some 30-40 full-time students per year from all over the world. It offers the opportunity to accompany the students on their annual study tours within the UK and in continental Europe.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of student administration within Higher Education or a similar environment, together with strong team work skills, significant experience of supervising staff, and excellent standards of accuracy. You also need excellent communication skills, including a high degree of intercultural communicative competence, and experience of conveying detailed and complex policies and procedures.