Tag: administrative position

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.

U Mass Lowell: Office of Multicultural Affairs Coordinator (USA)

“JobCoordinator, Office of Multicultural Affairs, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA. Deadline: open until filled.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) at University of Massachusetts Lowell serves as a central catalyst for intercultural advancement, diversity, community development, and inclusion. Dedicated to enhancing academic and student success, OMA employs holistic wrap-around services to address diverse student needs comprehensively. The office champions educational equity by providing robust support through educational programs, peer mentorship, and leadership training and plays a pivotal role in promoting student achievement and retention. The position provides the development and implementation of student success and support programs, enhancing access and retention for diverse student populations. Responsibilities include managing student caseload, success coaching, supporting research exposure and skills development through a STEM-based cohort. Additionally, the position collaborates closely with divisional partners, academic departments and various student services to implement a comprehensive educational program that equips students with a holistic support network, promoting wellbeing and fostering seamless pathways to degree attainment and overall undergraduate student success. The OMA Coordinator is a grant funded position (October 2024 to May 2026), with potential for continuation contingent on funding.

Transylvania U: Coordinator of Global & International Engagement (USA)

“JobCoordinator of Global and International Engagement, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY, USA. Deadline: 5 January 2025.

Transylvania University, a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college of 1,000 students in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Global and Intercultural Engagement. This is a full-time, on-campus position. The person selected will provide assistance and support in the Office of Global and Intercultural Engagement for tasks related to study abroad, international student services and retention, and campus-wide internationalization efforts. This includes conducting advising sessions for students interested and enrolled in study abroad programs, developing and implementing an online engagement strategy through social media, supporting the preparation of faculty-led study abroad programs, conducting outreach activities and events for students, and serving as a resource to current and prospective students, parents, and the university community. The person in this role will serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) as identified by the U.S. government to update and maintain the SEVIS records of nonimmigrant F-1 visa students, with the responsibility to ensure compliance with federal policy, interpret and implement policies and regulations, and maintain student immigration status and authorization. This person will also serve as the primary advisor and support contact to assist international students with their cultural adjustment and integration into campus and the Lexington, KY area. In support of that goal, the person in this role will organize and carry out new international student orientation, including pre-arrival communication, airport pickups, and select orientation sessions, including both online and in-person events. Responsibilities also include developing social, academic and career development infrastructures that promote international student success, including meaningful connections with faculty, staff, students, and local communities.