St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking an Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). This position operates, administers, and runs the daily functions of the Center for Global Engagement while executing hands-on leadership, development, and assessment of the College's globalization activities. The Executive Director, who serves as the College's Senior International Officer (SIO), creates, writes, and implements strategic plans to build a vision for SNC's global programming and directly operates international programs and partnerships, support services for international students and scholars, the English as a second language institute and international student recruitment and admissions. The Director handles all related operations, policies, and budgets, generates revenue through global programming initiatives, recruits, trains, and coaches the CGE staff, and collaborates with faculty and staff to create, build, and execute on-campus and off-campus global programs.
Specific responsibilities:
Execute, coordinate, develop, and promote global education initiatives
Manage and control the Center for Global Education budget
Oversee study abroad and Global Seminars operations
Develop, lead, and implement international recruiting and retention strategies
Manage the English language programs
Create, pilot, and scale new programs as they are developed
Create and execute an international student recruitment strategy
Design, build, and implement an annual international recruitment plan to achieve enrollment goals
Recruit, engage, and enroll all international degree-seeking students through direct outreach
Identify, contact, and recruit ESL students through targeted initiatives
Travel to, present at, and represent the college at recruitment trips, including international recruitment fairs, high school visits, and on-campus events
Meet with, counsel, and guide prospective students and families through the enrollment process
Create, host, and deliver engagement through virtual platforms (webinars, online chat, video sessions)
Budget, spend, and track expenditures for international student recruitment activities
Process, evaluate, and manage international student admissions
Review, analyze, and evaluate applications to determine eligibility and identify top candidates
Manage financial aid packages for international applicants
Collaborate and coordinate with enrollment management personnel to ensure data integrity
Collect, analyze, and maintain student demographic data
Prepare, compile, and deliver comprehensive reports on international recruiting initiatives
Conduct, assess, and implement ongoing evaluation of recruitment data and trends
Design, build, and run short-term, faculty-led programs
Collaborate and coordinate with the Center staff to execute program activities
Consult with, advise, and assist faculty members in designing effective programs
Create, conduct, and deliver pre-departure training sessions for faculty
Write, implement, and enforce relevant policies and procedures
Budget, spend, and track program finances while generating revenue through program pricing and enrollment
Assess, analyze, and improve program effectiveness through direct evaluation
Recruit, develop, and expand new revenue-generating programs to ensure growth and sustainability
Maintain, monitor, and ensure compliance and immigration records
Ensure full compliance with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) platform requirements and federal immigration regulations
Prepare, process, and distribute I-20 and DS-2019 forms for new international students and scholars
Counsel, advise, and guide students on immigration matters and status maintenance
Design, implement, and manage communication and reporting requirements for OPT students
Research, develop, and establish Curricular Practical Training (CPT) policies and procedures
Monitor, update, and maintain accurate records in SEVIS to ensure ongoing compliance with Department of Homeland Security requirements
Hire, train, and develop staff
Recruit, interview, and recommend/hire full-time staff and student workers
Train, coach, and mentor team members in their professional development
Evaluate, provide feedback, and guide team performance and career growth
Plan, execute, and respond to risk management for international travel
Create, implement, and monitor risk mitigation strategies for all international programs
Write, maintain, and execute emergency response plans for international programs
Attend, participate, and contribute on CGE-related Committees
Respond to, handle, and resolve emergency situations as the primary emergency responder
Promote, Present, and Advocate for CGE programs
Engage, inform, and influence students, parents, faculty, staff, partners, and community members
Champion, promote, and market CGE's role and services college-wide
Represent, speak for, and advance the Center's mission and objectives
Supervision Exercised Over:
Study Abroad Coordinator
English as a Second Language Instructors/Staff
Administrative Specialist - Center for Global Engagement
Student workers
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, international education, or a related field required.
5 - 7 years’ experience with international education, international travel, working internationally, and grant writing, preferably in an academic environment.
Teaching experience is preferred.
Experience in risk management is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with budget management, including revenue-generating global programs.
Knowledge of international education trends at the state, national, and global levels
Utilize and communicate in world languages (preferred)
Navigate and manage higher education administration, particularly international education
Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics for academic and co-curricular activities abroad
Commit to and champion mission-driven work with dedication to Catholicism, Norbertine values, and liberal arts
Thrive and excel in fast-paced environments
Communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts professionally with coworkers and customers
Address, solve, and follow up on customer service issues effectively
Balance, prioritize, and deliver multiple tasks while meeting specific deadlines
Calculate, analyze, and apply mathematical computations
Master, utilize, and adapt to computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Workday)
Make, implement, and stand by sound judgments and expeditious decisions
Model, demonstrate, and inspire excellence in others
Plan, organize, execute, and complete events, programs, and projects
Develop, deliver, and engage presentations to large groups (>100 people)
Focus, concentrate, and perform effectively in dynamic environments
The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Benefits package:
The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html.
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