Tag: administrative position

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.”

AFS-USA: Director, Alumni Relations (USA)

“JobDirector of Alumni Relations, AFS-USA Intercultural Programs, New York, NY (but remote). Deadline: Open until filled; posted 17 May 2025. [update: applications closed 1 June]

AFS-USA increases global competency through study abroad programs, hosting foreign exchange students, and global learning workshops. Their team collaborates nationwide to deliver high-quality programs and global education resources. The Director of Alumni Relations is a key role focused on unlocking the full potential of AFS-USA’s vibrant and passionate alumni community—more than 60,000 strong. This newly created position is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive engagement strategy that strengthens lifelong connections between alumni, current participants, host families, volunteers, and the broader AFS-USA mission.

With an emphasis on both relationship-building and fundraising, this role will lead efforts to activate alumni as ambassadors, supporters, advocates, and donors. By fostering a culture of giving – whether through time, skills, or resources – the Director will build a scalable alumni relations program that enhances engagement, advances fundraising goals and reinforces AFS-USA’s long-term sustainability and global impact. The Director will also oversee the Development Manager, Scholarships & Communications, ensuring alignment and collaboration in donor stewardship, scholarship fundraising, and alumni engagement communications.

Yale U: Associate Director, Study Abroad (USA)

“JobAssociate Director, Study Abroad, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA. Deadline: 24 May 2025.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Yale Study Abroad, the Associate Director is an integral member of the Yale Study Abroad team, which facilitates high quality, credit-bearing abroad opportunities for Yale College students, through both term-time and summer study and through both Yale College’s own programs in Yale Summer Session (YSS) Programs Abroad and non-Yale study abroad programs at approved sites around the world.

U Texas Austin: Assistant VP for Programs, Texas Global (USA)

“JobAssistant Vice President for Programs, Texas Global, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA. Deadline: 27 May 2025.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 53,000 students studying in nearly 120 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 19 colleges and schools. Deeply committed to global engagement, UT Austin hosts over 7,000 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 135 countries and supports a network of over 530,000 alumni in 176 counties.

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.

Gettysburg College: Global Study Coordinator (USA)

“JobGlobal Study Coordinator, Center for Global Education, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA, USA. Deadline: 11 May 2025.

The Center for Global Education seeks a dynamic and innovative Global Study Coordinator with strong administrative, student advising, and collaborative skills. This full-time position primarily divides time between student advising, global study program coordination, and supporting the overall goals of the CGE Office. The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for various global study programs and their enrolled students throughout their entire global learning journey.

U of the Pacific: Assistant Director of Intergroup Dialogue and Restorative Practices (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Intergroup Dialogue and Restorative Practices, University of the Pacific, CA, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 9 April 2025.

Reporting to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Assistant Director of Intergroup Dialogue and Restorative Practices at University of the Pacific plays a crucial role developing a university-wide intergroup dialogue program for the campus community. This role supports the university’s efforts to resolve conflict, strengthen relationships, and foster a sense of community and belonging by introducing and implementing education, training, and discourse that are grounded in intergroup dialogue and restorative practices. This position works collaboratively across multiple stakeholder groups and across all three campuses (Stockton, Sacramento, San Francisco), providing specialized expertise and programming to promote understanding, healing, and accountability.

Schwartzman Scholars: Director for Residence Life (China)

“JobDirector for Residence Life, Schwartzman Scholars, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Deadline: 31 May 2025.

Schwarzman Scholars is a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will strengthen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship program created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century. As China’s role in global trends continues to grow, the success of future leaders in any sector depends upon an immersive understanding of the country and its culture. Schwarzman Scholars supports up 150 graduate students annually from the U.S. (40%), China (20%), and around the world (40% from 43 countries) for a Master’s Degree in Global Affairs program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for one year of study, experiential learning, cultural immersion, traveling in China to develop a better understanding of China.

They are seeking highly qualified person to join Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China to facilitate a dynamic, safe, and meaningful residential experience for Scholars. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, team player, culturally competent, passionate about international education, and adept at navigating global perspectives/ideologies. Must be willing to relocate to Beijing, China for this position.

The Director for Residence Life is employed by Tsinghua University and is a 12-month live-in professional position in the Office of Student Life at Schwarzman College located in Beijing, China. Supervised by the Chief Student Affairs Office, the Director for Residence Life is responsible for the residential experience at Schwarzman College, a state-of-the-art university college model facility housing 150 graduate students from 43 countries. Responsibilities include leading and managing all aspects of the residential/communal experience for Scholars