Tag: administrative position

Western Kentucky U: Advisor, Global Learning (USA)

“JobAdvisor, Global Learning, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA. Deadline: 27 March 2025.

Global Learning and International Affairs at Western Kentucky University is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as the Advisor, Global Learning. The overall responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but are not limited to:

  • Facilitates academic and cultural advising in various modalities (individual, virtual, group, peer to peer mentoring, email);
  • Provides follow-up and support for students throughout their global learning experience starting from the exploration stage through completion of a program and beyond;
  • Guides students on how to leverage their international experience for future success;
  • Cultivates strong working relationships with campus departments, program providers, and partner institutions;
  • Contributes to overall program marketing, recruitment, and outreach initiatives through informational events and presentations;
  • Compiles and analyze data on students participating in global learning initiatives;
  • Assist with training and development of student employees and Global Learning Ambassadors.

Northeastern U: Assistant Director Global First-Year Programs (USA)

“JobAssistant Director, Global First-Year Programs – London Scholars, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 24 February 2025.

The primary role of the Assistant Director – Global Network First-Year Programs – London Scholars is to provide quality customer service to students and parents (both prospective and committed). Through excellent verbal and written communication, the Assistant Director plays a key role in ensuring that Northeastern University (NU) is responding to prospective and current students’ and parents’ needs thoroughly, professionally, and proactively. The Assistant Director will practice active listening, empathy, and professionalism when responding to requests.

The Assistant Director – Global Network First-Year Programs – London Scholars is expected to maintain a working knowledge of applicable NU programs to answer all inquiries with confidence and ease, to provide high-level triage for unique and ad hoc inquiries, escalating as appropriate, and to take proactive steps to enhance existing protocols and systems of daily communication. In addition to providing excellent customer service, the position supports event planning and performs general administrative tasks. This role will support the London Scholars Program and the efforts of the Associate Director – Global Network First-Year Program – London Scholars to develop strong relationships with Northeastern University London campus partners.

As a part of the Global Network First-Year Programs team, the Assistant Director will participate in rotating Emergency Phone duties with other team members during the academic year. This will include triage and response to emergency issues outside of office hours; escalating issues as appropriate to management; and managing any escalated student/parent problems or concerns before arrival, upon arrival, and regarding the transition to Northeastern University.

The Assistant Director – Global Network First-Year Programs – London Scholars will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Global First-Year Programs Customer Service team and gaining knowledge of the customer service protocols and systems in place to support communication with prospective and enrolled London Scholars and their families.

U Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: International Training & Programming (USA)

“JobInternational Training and Programming Specialist – International Student and Scholar Services, Illinois International – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL. Deadline: 20 March 2025.

International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for an International Training and Programming Specialist. International Student and Scholar Services is committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality. They strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience. They serve our international population and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. There are 15,000 international students and scholars at the University.

Serve the campus community by creating and providing training and materials to enhance the collective intercultural competency of University of Illinois faculty, staff, and students and by creating and coordinating programming for international students and scholars to enhance their international educational experience.

U Detroit Mercy: Executive Director of China Programs (USA/China)

“JobExecutive Director of China Programs, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI and Hubei, China. Deadline: 16 March 2025.

The Executive Director of China Programs oversees the University of Detroit Mercy’s academic programs with partner institutions in China. The director also negotiates and implements agreements with partner institutions and works to expand programs in those and other Chinese universities. The position reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President of Joint Programs and Initiatives will direct this individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, among others:

  • Serve as an academic Vice-Dean of the Hubei University of Technology/UDM joint institute, also known as Detroit Green Technology Institute (DGTI).
  • Travel to China regularly, depending on need, for a minimum of 1-2 months, once or twice a year, with opportunities to teach in China.
  • Manage recruitment, hiring, and orientation of instructors for the China programs and work with the Colleges to coordinate teaching assignments.
  • Work closely with the University’s Vice President for Joint Programs and Initiatives.
  • Work with the University’s Vice President for Joint Programs and Initiatives on negotiating and implementing agreements with Chinese universities.
  • Support the success of courses taught for China programs through regular review, support of instructors, and addressing concerns.
  • Develop and distribute a faculty handbook for faculty teaching in the China programs.

Fulbright Commission: Executive Director for Czech Republic

“JobExecutive Director for the Czec h Republic, Fulbright Commission for Educational Exchange, Prague, Czech Republic. Deadline: 1 April 2025.

The J. W. Fulbright Commission for Educational Exchange in the Czech Republic is a binational organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding by fostering educational and research collaboration between the Czech Republic and the United States. The Commission is a contributory organization of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, and administers the Fulbright Program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, facilitating academic and cultural exchange between the two nations. To sustain and advance the success of the Fulbright Program in the Czech Republic, the Commission invites applications for the position of Executive Director.

 

Catawba College: Director of International Studies (USA)

“JobDirector of International Studies, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC, USA. Deadline: 22 April 2025.

The Director of the Glenn and Addie Ketner Center for International Studies provides strategic guidance and expertise to advance Catawba College’s commitment to global education. This position plays a key role in shaping and expanding the College’s portfolio of international study opportunities while ensuring comprehensive, equity-minded support for international students on campus.

The Director oversees the design and delivery of academically rigorous and culturally immersive international programs, including short-term faculty-led trips, semester-long exchanges, and language immersion opportunities. The Director also collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure that international education initiatives align with Catawba’s mission of holistic student development and academic excellence.

By developing innovative programs and creating a welcoming, supportive environment for international students, the Director fosters global citizenship and prepares all Catawba students to thrive in an interconnected world.

U Plymouth: Head of International Student Recruitment (UK)

“JobHead of International Student Recruitment, University of Plymouth, UK. Deadline: 20 February 2025.

In this role, you will lead the International Student Recruitment team, which is part of the wider Plymouth Global Directorate. This includes International Student Recruitment, International Partnerships, Global Opportunities, and Enquiries and Admissions Services. As a member of the directorate’s Senior Management team, you will play a vital role in leading a highly experienced team from diverse backgrounds around the globe. You will also oversee talented colleagues in the International Marketing and Agent Management teams.

IIE: Scholar Support Specialist, Scholar Rescue Fund (USA/Hybrid)

“JobScholar Support Specialist, Scholar Rescue Fund, The Institute of International Education (IIE), New York, NY (Hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled; posted 6 January 2025.

The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges, funds and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide. IIE-SRF’s Scholar Support Specialist leads and coordinates the program’s personal, academic, and professional development offerings to IIE-SRF fellows and alumni, a diverse population of scholars around the world with unique needs. The Scholar Support Specialist develops and executes a strategy for creating and enhancing programmatic offerings; helps build a network of institutions and individuals that can offer support and other opportunities; and directly advises individual fellows and alumni as needed. The individual in this role will have a documented history working in academia and higher education and across different cultures.

UNC: Assistant Director for International Programs (USA)

“JobAssistant Director for International Programs, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, USA. Deadline: 3 February 2025.

The Office of International Programs (OIP) serves as a center of leadership for the international role and mission of the university. It is comprised of six related units that function together toward creating an international perspective in all facets of campus life. Those units include: OIP Administration (OIPA), Office of Education Abroad (OEA), International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO), English Language Training Institute (ELTI), Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences (OIEE), and the Office of Global Education and Engagement (OGEE). OIP also hosts the World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC).

The assistant director for the Office of International Programs supports the associate provost for International Programs by collaborating directly with six operational units and assisting with the overall administration of OIP’s ongoing operations, such as communications, marketing and public relations, risk management, and facilities management. Two key responsibilities include developing and overseeing departmental assessment practices and managing OIP’s annual reporting activities, which encompass the annual strategic plan report and the report on international exchange partnership activities.

US Department of State: Global Teaching Projects (USA)

“JobGlobal Teaching Projects, English Language Fellow Program, 2025-26, US Department of State (serving internationally). Deadline: 24 Febuary 2025.

The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. educators who have extensive experience in working with English Language Learners on paid in-country teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around the world. Fellow projects focus on training pre-service teachers, teaching university students or adult professionals, and building English language capacity in local communities. Fellows are citizen ambassadors who promote mutual understanding through English language learning and cultural exchange. The English Language Fellow Program provides professionals with a platform to build skills that can greatly enhance their careers.