Associate Director, Global Education

DESCRIPTION

Leading the Office of Global Education, the Associate Director of Global Education provides strategic leadership to develop and promote global learning for New College students through a high-impact international or domestic study away experiential learning experience as part of their academic program. This position manages program development and promotion, study abroad and study away student recruitment, advice, and preparation, program participant tracking, learning assessment, and collaborates across campus to integrate global learning into the student experience. This position will direct the creation and expansion of semester-long and short-term international and domestic exchange experiences by managing an active portfolio of programs, identifying and building new partnerships for exchange, faculty-led, or virtual programs, measuring learning outcomes, promoting opportunities, collaborating across campus, and implementing policies and best practices for health, safety, financial, and risk management. Reporting to the Dean of Career Success and Experiential Learning, this position is a member of the Career Success and Experiential Learning leadership team within the Academic Affairs division that aims to prepare all students for their future through coordinated efforts to develop professional early career pathways and scale career readiness.

GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE LEADERSHIP

• Leads all aspects of the College’s Global Education Office including identifying, developing, managing, and promoting study abroad and domestic exchange opportunities
• Opens/closes office and publicizes office hours
• Collaborates with Dean and Career Success leadership team on the development of program strategic goals, priorities, and plans

CONTINUING EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PROFESSION

• Promotes the highest standards and ethics in accordance with national best practices provided by the Association of International Educators (NAFSA), the American Council on Education (ACE), and related field-specific professional associations
• Demonstrates a commitment to advancing skills by maintaining membership and engagement with relevant literature, research, books, articles, trainings, conferences, and professional associations
  Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization (e.g., foreign languages, international studies) and four years of appropriate experience or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization (e.g., foreign languages, international studies) and six years of appropriate experience. Demonstrated knowledge of study abroad and intercultural engagement and providing advice to college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of full-time work in higher education or with a study abroad program provider. Preference given for experience in study abroad program development, study abroad student advisement, liberal arts or honors education, and demonstrated success collaborating with faculty and establishing relationships with external entities. Proficiency with technology including student information databases, Terra Dotta, and learning management systems (Canvas).
New College of Florida, an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with all federal, state, and Florida Board of Governors regulations. In accordance with state law, all employees are subject to a background check at the time of hiring