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Executive Director, Office of Global Education & Senior International Officer

Confidential, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 17837

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Executive Director, Office of Global Education & Senior International Officer

About the Company

Highly-regarded private liberal arts university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1846

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Bucknell University Education

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for the Office of Global Education and Senior International Officer. The successful candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader, responsible for advancing the institution's global mission and enhancing international engagement. This role involves providing campus-wide leadership for internationalization, developing strategic partnerships, and overseeing global learning opportunities. The Executive Director/SIO will also work to connect the campus with the wider world through support for international student recruitment, study abroad programs, and global partnerships. A key aspect of the position is to integrate global perspectives into the academic and social life of the institution, working closely with faculty and staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to internationalization.

Applicants must have a Doctorate in a relevant field and a minimum of 7-10 years' experience in international education. The role requires a proven track record in developing international partnerships and programs, as well as experience in strategic planning and assessment in higher education. The ideal candidate will have strong intercultural competencies, global awareness, and excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills. Experience in supervising professional staff, managing complex budgets, and knowledge of current trends in international education are essential. The position also demands the ability to work with faculty to integrate internationalization into the curriculum and co-curriculum, and experience with international crisis response and risk management.

Hiring Manager Title Provost

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration Non-Profit Management