Tag: administrative position

Princeton U: Director of Davis International Center (USA)

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Director of the Davis International Center, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. Posted May 15, 2019, Open until filled.

Reporting to the Vice Provost for International Affairs and Operations, the Director of the Davis International Center (Davis IC) provides leadership and management for a dynamic 14-person department that delivers comprehensive and specialized services that support the growth, development, and welfare of international students, scholars, and visitors at Princeton University.  The Davis IC also supports DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students.  As of fall 2018, Princeton has 653 international undergraduate students (12% of undergraduates), 1,256 international graduate students (44% of graduate students), and 1,175 international scholars (postdocs, researchers, and faculty members).

Founded in 1974, the Davis IC provides immigration regulatory advising and processing, cultural adjustment, social enrichment, and assistance with practical matters related to living in the U.S.  It also acts as a center for cultural and educational programming that advances cross-cultural understanding, supports interaction between U.S. and international students and scholars, and promotes cultural competency across the University.

The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced leader with expertise in international education; a demonstrated history of successful management in higher education; and a commitment to the holistic development and support of diverse student and scholar populations.

Migration Policy Institute Europe: Director (Belgium)

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Director, Migration Policy Institute Europe, Brussels, Belgium. Deadline: 30 June 2019.

 

The Migration Policy Institute Europe (MPI Europe), established in Brussels in 2011, is a nonprofit, independent research institute that aims to provide a better understanding of migration in Europe and thus promote effective policymaking. MPI Europe provides authoritative research and practical policy design to governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders who seek more effective management of immigration, immigrant integration, and asylum systems in order to promote successful outcomes for newcomers, families of immigrant background, and receiving communities in Europe.

MPI Europe seeks a highly motivated, experienced professional to become the Director of Brussels-based MPI Europe. The new Director will be responsible for providing leadership to MPI Europe at a critical time of growth for the Institute and a pivotal time for migration in Europe and around the globe. He/she will work with a team of recognized experts on migration and integration based in Brussels and coordinate with the staff of its sister organization in Washington, DC (MPI), as needed.

Georgetown U: Program Coordinator, Center for Intercultural Education/Development (USA)

“JobProgram Coordinator, Center for Intercultural Education and Development, Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Deadline: Open until filled, posted May 10, 2019.

The Gateway Program Unit designs and implements educational exchange programs for international clients (universities, private companies, and governmental organizations) which are usually one to six weeks in length.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, managing and implementing an growing number of short-term, executive programs. The Program Coordinator works with the Manager of Gateway Program and the Academic Director in the design and preparation of the program. During the implementation phase, he/she provides on-going support to international students to ensure that the group receives an excellent training experience while in the United States. The Program Coordinator also creates content and maintains the website as well as ensures that CIED’s promotional materials are up to date and in stock.

UC Irvine: Director of Study Abroad (USA)

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Director of Study Abroad, Study Abroad Center, University of California Irvine, CA, USA. Deadline: Open until filled; posted May 1, 2019.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Global Affairs Officer in the Office of Global Engagement (OGE), the Director of Study Abroad will provide leadership in the strategy, management, planning, and administration of the Study Abroad Center.  Leading a team of Education Abroad professionals, the Director is responsible for administrative and programmatic oversight of all education abroad programs sponsored by the university and directs the implementation of international academic experiences that foster student engagement, learning, and development. Many UCI study abroad programs are offered through the University of California Education Abroad Program.  The Director will oversee a significant expansion of services to include direct student exchange and faculty-led programs originating at the UCI campus.

Purdue U: Intercultural Research Specialist (USA)

“JobIntercultural Research Specialist, Purdue University, Indiana. Deadline: Open until filled; posted March 15, 2019.

This is an open rank search at either the Specialist (P2) or Senior Specialist (P3) level for a position in Purdue’s Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment and Research (CILMAR). The Senior Intercultural Research Specialist will be a seasoned interculturalist with both a theoretical understanding of intercultural communication and experience applying theory and best practices to the design and implementation of scholarship in this discipline. Candidates who are not eligible for a senior position but demonstrate potential for success in this role with evidence of interest in intercultural learning and transferable research skills will be considered at the Specialist level. The (Senior) Intercultural Research Specialist will work closely with CILMAR Intercultural Learning Specialists as well as faculty, staff, and students to support cutting-edge intercultural scholarship, especially research that advances the discipline’s understanding of intercultural competence development in higher education settings. The research specialist will be expected to engage competently with quantitative and qualitative data, individually and on teams, and on both externally and internally funded projects. In addition, this position involves mentoring others in the development of intercultural competence, creating and presenting intercultural interventions, debriefing participants on the results of intercultural assessments, and disseminating information about CILMAR’s work in and beyond Purdue.

Johns Hopkins U: Director International Students (USA)

“JobDirector for International Students, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Deadline: Open until filled (posted 3/7/19).

The Director for International Students (the “Director”) provides strategic leadership and policy development related to international students and scholars as part of the OIS leadership team. This person is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Department of Homeland Security, Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and Department of State regulations related to international students and scholars, and possessing general knowledge of other government agency rules that are applicable to the JHU international population (e.g., SSA, MVA, etc.).

U San Francisco: Assoc VP of International Initiatives (USA)

“JobAssociate Vice Provost of International Initiatives, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Deadline: Open until filled (posted February 28, 2019).

The Associate Vice Provost of International Initiatives leads the university-wide effort to develop and promote academic excellence through the three aspects of internationalization: outbound (study abroad and faculty-led immersions); inbound (international students and visiting scholars); and on-campus (international curricular and co-curricular opportunities). The Associate Vice Provost (AVP) reports to the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs (SVPAA) and ensures progress on key strategic goals in the development of the global classroom through faculty and student mobility and a diversified faculty and student body. Drawing on the USF mission to educate social justice leaders with a global perspective, the AVP will create a truly innovative home for global learning that brings together international and local efforts to build a sustainable and just world.

Canterbury Christ Church U: Dean of International (UK)

“JobDean of International, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, England, UK. Deadline: 15 March 2019.

Canterbury Christ Church University is a modern, dynamic University with some 17,000 students across two major campuses in Kent and at partner institutions in Greece, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. The University is now seeking to appoint to the newly created, cross-institutional role of Dean of International. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Dean will provide academic leadership across the University to achieve significant increases in inbound recruitment of international students in priority subject areas, and to establish a focused set of international strategic partnerships to underpin both inbound recruitment and transnational activity. The successful candidate will also play a leading role in driving internationalisation of the curriculum and academic portfolio, and in promoting student and staff mobility and exchange. They will sit on the University’s senior leadership group.

Penn State: Director Global Programs (USA)

“JobDirector of Global Programs, Pennsylvania State Abington, PA. Deadline: Open until filled (posted 2/15/19).

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a scholar-administrator for the position of Director for the Office of Global Programs at Penn State Abington. The Penn State Abington College is home to nearly 4,000 students and more than 320 faculty. Penn State Abington is the University’s most diverse location with more than 50% of the population identifying as a minority and over 14% as international students.

The Office of Global Programs is at the intersection of International Student Services and Education Abroad on the Penn State Abington campus, and represents this college within a network of international education professionals across the University. The Director acts in the capacity of a senior international officer (SIO) for the campus and provides visionary leadership recognizing the profound connection of student success to the college’s global mission. The Director oversees a centralized office that provides education abroad and international student services for the Abington campus community and in collaboration with Penn State Global Programs. The Director is knowledgeable in the areas of immigration advising, programming, intercultural communication and global engagement development.