Tag: administrative position

Marist U: Associate Director, Marist Italy (Italy)

“JobAssociate Director, Marist Italy, Marist University, Florence, Italy. Deadline: 23 August 2025.

The Associate Director will assist the Interim Director of Marist Italy to manage branch campus operations. Major duties will include supporting day-to-day operations, developing office procedures and schedules, bookkeeping, and developing and helping to lead high impact educational experiences including internships, a lecture series, senior seminar, the honors program, and community engagement.

Applicants must be European Union (EU) citizens or have prior and ongoing permission to work in Italy – visa sponsorship is not possible at this time.

Global Cities: Education Program Manager (USA)

“JobEducation Program Manager, Global Cities, Inc., New York, NY, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 12 July 2025.

The Global Cities seeks an experienced, creative, and tech-savvy Education Program Manager to join its team of accomplished educators who design and implement the Global Scholars virtual exchange program. As part of Global Cities’ collaborative and innovative team, they apply a diverse skillset to create student-centered, project-based curricula, teacher professional development, and a lively e-classroom environment for young people worldwide. Their responsibilities also include liaising with Global Scholars classroom teachers, school leaders, and education district/ministry officials, and contributing insights to initiatives for all K-12 educators interested in integrating global competency into their curriculum and instruction.

Global Cities, Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, promotes skills that today’s youth require for citizenship in tomorrow’s world. Global Cities has extensive experience using technology to forge connections among students and educators that promote learning, including through Global Scholars, our signature virtual exchange program for public school students. Through the program, students ages 10 to 13 engage in constructive dialogue with peers across the globe in e-classrooms. Their posts, replies, and digital projects are primary texts for them to learn about other cities and perspectives, and how to solve the shared global issue they are studying. Currently, Global Scholars connects over 10,400 students and more than 500 educators in 546 cities around the world.

In addition to operating Global Scholars, Global Cities has conducted research that demonstrates that direct peer-to-peer connections develop the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors that constitute global competency. What we have learned is relevant to all educators working to ensure every child has access to education that will prepare them for success in a globalized world, and we have an ambitious agenda to share this learning with the next generation of K-12 teachers. To learn more, please visit: https://www.globalcities.org/

University of California Education Abroad Program: Academic Specialist (USA)

“JobAcademic Specialist, Global Programs, University of California Education Abroad Program, Goleta, CA, USA. Deadline: 18 July 2025.

The Academic Specialist is an experienced professional who applies theory and puts it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Applies knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced academic professional. Provides advice and recommends solutions which may apply to unique (not-clearly-defined) programs and issues without prior precedent. Reporting to the Academics Managing Supervisor, the Academic Specialist serves as the primary interface for academic matters within an assigned portfolio and is responsible for the accurate distribution of academic program information between the Systemwide Office of the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) and (a) UCEAP Study Center staff worldwide; (b) UC Campus Study Abroad Offices; (c) UC students participating in UCEAP; and (d) the UC campus registrars’ offices. Communications with students primarily take place remotely (online and phone) rather than in person. Performs complex research, review, and analysis of host institution academic opportunities appropriate to UC undergraduate and/or graduate students and of UC, UCEAP, and host institution academic policies and procedures; and disseminates advising and recruitment information to indicated UC campus offices and academic departments. Manages the process by which credit earned abroad is applied to a student’s UC record; advises Study Centers, Campus Study Abroad Offices, registrar offices, and students about UC and UCEAP policies pertaining to students’ academic work and records in programs worldwide; and works to ensure that automation of these processes is as advanced and efficient as possible. Responsible for all academic information pertaining to a specified portfolio group within the approximate 6,000 student UCEAP participants each year, in over 40 countries worldwide. Works closely with the Associate Dean in implementing and archiving academic policies and procedures. Promotes UCEAP programs at occasional student fairs and campus events. Assembles and maintains program information, manages student registration information, and generates reports in a complex in-house database. Collaborates with IT and Marketing units on academic web and database issues and requests.

U North Carolina: Assistant Director of Education Abroad (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Education Abroad, University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC, USA. Deadline: 16 July 2025.

The Assistant Director of Education Abroad will liaise with campus academic departments for course articulations and international credit transfer. Additionally, they will oversee the coordination, marketing, promotion, and execution of education abroad events, programs, and outreach, while also advising on a small portfolio of education abroad opportunities. This position will also manage UNCW’s Education Abroad scholarship processes, and will coordinate programming, fundraising, assessment, and career-related activities for education abroad alumni and returnees.

The Office of Global Partnerships and International Education is dedicated to developing and increasing the international dimension of the UNCW campus. This is accomplished by fostering programs and services for international students; helping UNCW students to participate in education abroad programs; assisting UNCW faculty in their teaching, research, and scholarship abroad; developing and strengthening educational linkages with international partners so as to create opportunities for student, faculty, and staff exchanges; identifying and obtaining resources to further the internationalization of UNCW, and by enhancing and expanding international and global opportunities and resources on campus and in the surrounding community.

Earlham College: Assistant Director Japan Programs (USA/Japan)

“JobAssistant Director of Japan Programs, Earlham College, Richmond, IN, USA (partly based in USA, partly in Japan). Deadline: open until filled; posted 18 June 2025.

The Assistant Director of Japan Programs (ADJP) is a full-time, 12-month position that is a hybrid of Administrative Faculty and Teaching Faculty. It is classified as an Administrative Faculty position (and is therefore not eligible for tenure).

The position has two different bases of operation dividing the calendar year:

* From the start of the year (after the U.S. winter holidays) to early August: based on the main Earlham campus in Richmond, Indiana, with some travel to visit colleges and universities partnered with Earlham for Japan Programs and/or other programs

* From mid-August to mid-December: based in Morioka, Japan, in residence with the fall semester-only Japan SICE Program (beginning in fall 2026)

The ADJP assists the Director and other team members with program administration, events planning and management, and maintaining program partnerships. In addition, the ADJP also serves every fall semester as the Faculty Leader of the Japan SICE Program, providing two courses on comparative international education and related areas. In addition, the ADJP also serves as a resource person for the participants in Earlham’s full-time post-bac EC-ALT Program, in which recent college and university graduates serve as assistant English teachers in Morioka.

The ADJP reports to the Director and assists other Japan Programs team members in the administration of various Earlham programs related to Japan, including mainly on-site programs in Japan and programs serving incoming students, staff, and faculty members from Japan. Specific duties will be assigned by the Director.

Educate Together: Global Citizenship Education Officer (Ireland)

“JobGlobal Citizenship Education Officer, Educate Together, Dublin, Ireland. Deadline: 7 July 2025.

The role of the Global Citizenship Education Officer is to support, strengthen and develop Global Citizenship Education and active citizenship in Educate Together’s equality-based schools, through a three-year project, funded by Irish Aid. The Global Citizenship Education Officer will work with other national office staff to support the implementation of Ethical Education as a core element of the Educate Together ethos across the network of Educate Together schools. This is a new part-time role (21 hours-a-week) within Educate Together’s national office, working with the Education Officer (Primary).

UNOPS: Senior Mediation Adviser (Home Based)

“JobSenior Mediation Adviser, United Nations Office for Project Services, home based (includes travel). Deadline: 25 July 2025.

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services.

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.

Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website. Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice and are not allowed to undertake any outside employment while serving on the SBT.

Selected experts will work in one or more of the following areas of specialization:

  • Design and Conduct of Mediation, Facilitation and Dialogue Processes
  • Security Arrangements (emphasis on ceasefires)
  • Constitution-making
  • Power-sharing
  • Gender and Inclusion
  • Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources
  • Transitional Justice and Reconciliation
  • Digital Technology, Mediation, and Inclusion

UNAOC: Communications Specialist (USA)

“JobCommunications Specialist, United Nations Office for Project Services, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 20 July 2025.

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations was created to serve as a soft-power political tool of the United Nations Secretary-General for conflict prevention and conflict resolution. It is a coalition against extremist forces, a movement to advance mutual respect for cultures, traditions, and religious beliefs, and a platform to bridge divides and overcome prejudice, misconceptions, misperceptions, and polarization. The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations was intended to promote collective action in society as a means of addressing the threats that emerge from the hostile perceptions that foment violence, overcoming cultural and social barriers, reducing tensions, and improving relations between societies and communities with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, and combatting violent extremism.

The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. Functional responsibilities will include:

  • Within assigned authority, the Communications Specialist will provide support to the Spokesperson and communication team in developing, writing and preparing written material for delivery by the High Representative and senior management and managing communications, both external and internal, between the senior management and a wide range of audiences, including media.
  • Perform day-to-day tactical communications such as social media posts, news items, letters, and informational updates, all with a view to build strong, bold, sharp and principle-based brand; works with UN departments, funds and agencies to develop ways to implement and collaborate on campaigns system-wide and to incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant events and products.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of assigned programme/projects in the area of communication activities.
  • Identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions.
  • Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources that could/may impact the work of UNAOC.

U Dayton: Coordinator of Intercultural Student Engagement (USA)

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Coordinator of Intercultural Student Engagement – Global and Intercultural Affairs Center, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. Deadline: 20 June 2025.

“Are you passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that build connection, empathy, and global understanding across a university campus? Join the University of Dayton Global and Intercultural Affairs Center, as we help to shape a vibrant intercultural campus environment that celebrates diversity, fosters intercultural and global understanding, and empowers students to engage in ethical and socially responsible ways towards a more just and sustainable community.

We are looking for a creative and collaborative professional to lead existing and new co-curricular programming and events that promote student belonging, spark meaningful dialogue and deepen cultural awareness. In this role, the ideal candidate will play a key role in collaborating with campus partners to develop student leaders and helping to equip them with the intercultural and global skills essential for success in today’s interconnected world. Some remote/flexible work hours are possible.

The successful candidate, with guidance from the Senior Director, is responsible for the support and development of campus collaborative programming/events, dialogues, training and education, and delivery of marketing and communications efforts. Guided by frameworks of Internationalization at Home (IaH) and global citizenship, this individual will help to lead and support a portion of the Global Engagement student portfolio for the Center.”

Victoria U: Deputy Director, International (New Zealand)

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Deputy Director, International, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Deadline: 29 May 2025.

“Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for the Manutaki Tuarua – Deputy Director, International to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This key position will drive the University’s international engagement to achieve ambitious growth in student enrolments and outbound mobility, expand transnational education offerings, and enhance the efficiency and quality of service delivery throughout the student lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:
* Leadership and Development, Admissions and Conversion: Leading high-performing and collaborative teams who are professional and consistently achieve admissions, conversion, and enrolment targets. Team members are provided with the leadership, support and resources that will enable them to be effectively fulfil their roles.
* Strategy, Strategic Initiatives, and Decision Making: Robust and strategic WUI plans are developed and delivered effectively, and targets are set using quality data and market intelligence.
* Planning, Performance, Reporting and Monitoring: High quality and accurate information and advice is provided on all areas of responsibility. Staff performance is optimised, and targets are achieved.
* Relationship Management: Establish the University’s reputation for international education by becoming acknowledged as a centre of excellence through high profile and distinctive initiatives, public and thought leadership, research, and other initiatives.
* Ensuring that the appropriate Outcomes related to the areas of responsibility are met of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.”