Director of Global Study & Experience
- Employer
- Saint Mary's College
- Location
- Notre Dame, Indiana
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Apr 25, 2023
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- Specialty
- Administration, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Global Education
- Knowledge Communities
- International Education Leadership
- Position Type
- Director
- Hours
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- College / University
The Director of Global Study & Experience leads the Saint Mary’s College global study programs (study abroad, study away), exchange programs, global grants, global internships & experiential learning opportunities, J-1 and F1 visa processes, and large-scale campus internationalization. We are seeking an innovative, student-focused global education leader with a commitment to the empowerment of women, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ).
The Director is responsible for establishing a vision and strategy for campus internationalization and the global experience at Saint Mary’s College that contributes to a signature student experience focused on empowering women through multiple experiential learning opportunities, integrated career advising and curricula, and a curricular approach to DEIJ. In addition, there may be opportunities to expand global opportunities across all disciplines and degree programs.
Essential Job Functions
- Craft and implement a vision and strategy for global study, global experiences, and internationalization at Saint Mary’s College and work in collaboration with relevant offices on campus to integrate global education within a signature student experience.
- Oversee internationalization strategies and opportunities on the Saint Mary’s campus.
- Oversee the study abroad/away and exchange program portfolio, including:
- Reimagination and development of partnership agreements that support strong program participation in multiple regions of the world;
- Development and oversight of policies and procedures;
- Development and oversight of program evaluation and assessment;
- Curriculum and co-curriculum design including assurance of experiential components embedded in our programming; health and safety;
- Ensure intercultural competency and inclusion are incorporated into all curricular programming.
- Manage all global study budgets and oversee financial operations for study abroad/away programs, global grants, and operating funds
- Lead the Global Women’s Leadership Institute (SUSI) as a signature exchange program
- Oversee international grant programs and ensure execution, compliance, and reporting
- Lead crisis management for all study abroad/away, exchange, and grant programs; conduct site-visits and review partner safety policies; oversee health and safety orientations; respond to student emergencies; ensure compliance with college and federal regulation, including Title IX; maintain timely reporting
- Serve as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1 student visas and Responsible Officer (RO) for J-1 student visas and oversee F-1/J-1 compliance and recertification
- Supervise a team of global education staff, faculty study abroad coordinators, Global Women’s Leadership SUSI affiliated faculty, student workers, and interns Oversee all marketing, communication, recruitment, and fundraising efforts
Examples of Duties
- Integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) throughout all programs and expand access to global study to historically minoritized communities
- Ensure opportunities for internships, community engagement, and other forms of experiential learning are available in all study abroad/away programs
- Lead global study program design, curriculum/co-curriculum development, and budget development
- Maintain current partner relations; negotiate new partnership agreements; and renew/terminate existing partnership agreements as needed
- Implement metrics for evaluation and assessment of all programs and ensure ongoing and timely review
- Work in collaboration with relevant offices on campus to increase student access to global study and identify scholarship and funding opportunities to ensure affordability
- Supervise existing federal grants, including Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs), and Study of the United States Institute (SUSI), and provide oversight for new grant initiatives
- Negotiate vendor contracts and services, and oversee purchasing, billing, and account management for global study and experiences
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in international education, higher education administration, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience working in international higher education
- 2 years of leadership experience in international education and experience supervising a team
- Experience as an ARO or DSO
- Experience working with people from a diversity of cultural and identity backgrounds
- Knowledge of methods, theories, and best-practices in Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice and experience working on DEIJ initiatives in international higher education
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in global education, higher education administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 4 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education
- Innovative and strategic leader who is passionate about designing new systems, processes, and programs
- Proficiency in a second language Ongoing experience living, working, or studying globally
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