*Dear All,* Macalester college is searching for a director of its international center. Apply directly at: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MACALESTER&cws=1&rid=427
I am only passing along this information and am not able to answer questions. Position description below. Regards, Bill Director, International Center ------------------------------ Department: *Institute for Global Citizenship* # of openings: *1* Appointment: *Full Time - Regular* FLSA Classification: *Salaried (Exempt)* Annualized FTE: *1.0* Wage Information: *To be determined based on qualifications* Priority Date: *1/10/14* Location: *Regular Jobs* ------------------------------ *Purpose of Position* Macalester College, founded in 1874, is a distinguished residential liberal arts college with a full-time enrollment of just over 2,000 students who represent approximately 80 countries. Macalester is nationally recognized for its long-standing commitment to academic excellence, internationalism, multiculturalism, and civic engagement. Macalester’s mission is lived out through the classroom as well as in the engagement of its students, faculty and staff in the local community and world at large. Approximately 60% of Macalester students study away and over 90% are active in civic engagement before graduating. The International Center, which supports domestic and international study away, is housed within Macalester’s Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC). The IGC fosters global citizenship by advancing scholarship, reflection, and ethical action in our local, national and international communities. The areas of the IGC (International Center, Civic Engagement Center, Internship Program and Lilly Program) work in a synergistic manner to provide meaningful local, national and international immersive educational experiences for students. The IGC works with faculty, staff and students from across campus on collaborative programs to deepen learning and action for a life of global citizenship. The Director of the International Center (IC) is responsible for overall strategy development, elaboration of new programming modalities, and implementation and management of a study away portfolio that is relevant and inspiring to as many students as possible while ensuring maximum value. The Director, as the focal point for college-wide involvement in study away, fosters highly functional and collaborative relationships within the IGC, with on-campus stakeholders and international partners. The Director establishes and maintains relevant policies and systems to ensure transparency, efficiency, and consistently high-quality and diverse programs. The Director reports directly to the Dean of the IGC and manages a staff of 4 and a team of student workers. *Qualifications* Required: Masters in comparative education, international education or other related fields. At least seven-years of experience in international education at a college or university. Excellent budget management and personnel supervision skills. Exceptional communication and partnership skills. Preferred: PhD in comparative education, international education or other related fields. Experience leading study away activities within a liberal arts context. Additional info: Experience with developing and implementing international education programs; demonstrated application of knowledge of inter-cultural competency theory and research. *Responsibilities* 1) Strategic planning and new program development (30%): The Director provides leadership through strategic visioning, planning and implementation of a high-quality portfolio. He/she leads exploration and roll-out of new program structures, including incorporation of internship and civic engagement opportunities, exchange programs, Macalester semester programs, and short-term faculty-led programs. The Director leads assessment and continual improvement of current policies and programs. The Director works closely within the IGC teams and with campus stakeholders to ensure wide participation in and support for the activities of the IC. As a member of the IGC leadership team, the Director also participates in guiding and supporting the activities of the Institute as a whole. 2) Programmatic management (25%): a. Personnel management: The Director manages a team of 4 staff and numerous student workers; ensuring efficient operations of the team. The Director provides continuous mentorship and enables the professional growth of the team. b. Budget management: The Director is responsible for planning and managing the budget for all activities related to study away; with expenditures reflecting the priorities of the College for the high quality programs within budget realities. c. Administrative oversight: The Director leads the efficient operation of the International Center’s activities and all aspects of coordinating study away experiences for students and faculty. The Director oversees the continual refinement and implementation of risk management procedures, in collaboration with College leadership. d. Campus collaboration: The Director collaborates closely with faculty and other stakeholders on campus, nurturing the college-wide involvement in study away. The Director convenes the Study Away Review Committee (SARC), is an active member of the Crisis Team for Off-Campus Study, and participates in other committees and panels, as needed. 3) Student advising (25%): The Director is responsible for the coordination of all student advising across the IC team, and directly advises a sub-set of students representing selected academic programs. The Director leads the development, implementation and monitoring of activities to support pre-departure and re-entry. 4) Communications (15%): The Director leads the development and implementation of a communications strategy for the IC and its activities; including oversight of website content, information for students, parents, faculty, college leadership, partner programs, and exchange programs. He/she ensures that IC policies are documented and accessible. 5) Other duties (5%) ------------------------------ Applicants must be authorized to work in the US upon employment start date. *Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities and women.* -- William G. Moseley Professor and Chair of Geography Director of African Studies Macalester College 1600 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105-1899 USA Email: mose...@macalester.edu Tel: (1) 651-696-6126, Fax: (1) 651-696-6116, twitter.com/WilliamGMoseley http://www.macalester.edu/geography/facultystaff/billmoseley/ Adjunct Professor of Geography University of Minnesota
