Director, Lewis Global Studies Center

Global Studies Center Job Description This position has an anticipated start-date of Spring 2026. Job Summary

Serve as the strategic leader of the Lewis Global Studies Center (LGSC) at Smith College, advancing Smith's mission to prepare women for global citizenship and leadership. Shape and advance Smith’s global strategy initiatives by collaborating with campus-wide leadership and providing strategic management of education abroad, international students and scholars, and LGSC-affiliated programs; through this work, ensure academic integrity, strong partnerships, and alignment with institutional priorities. Represent the College on international issues and advise leadership on opportunities and risks. Collaborate with the faculty liaison and LGSC Steering Committee to integrate global learning across the curriculum, to deepen international and intercultural engagement for students, faculty, and staff, and cultivate an understanding of the global context of a Smith education. Oversee international risk management, student travel, and scholar engagement in campus life. Manage the LGSC staff and budget, as well as long- and short-term planning, operating procedures, and policy-setting for the Office for International Study (OIS) and International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Essential Functions

Lewis Global Studies Center Administration: Provide strategic leadership for education abroad and international student and scholar services in close collaboration with LGSC staff. Oversee assessment strategies and outcomes for the regular review of education abroad and international student programming. Work closely with the Associate Provost to advance Smith’s global strategy initiatives, manage all international agreements, contracts and MOUs, and ensure LGSC policies align with Smith’s HR, IT, Finance, and other administrative standards. Co-chair the LGSC Steering Committee to shape strategic planning for co-curricular and academic programming. Manage external grants, projects, and gifts associated with the Center. Education Abroad

Supervise and collaborate with the education abroad staff members to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for education abroad programming. Coordinate Smith's compliance with local labor, fiscal, immigration, and academic policies at the different education abroad sites. Oversee content and delivery of annual training and professional development to directors. Collaborate with the education abroad staff to develop and implement assessment strategies and outcomes for the ongoing evaluation of study abroad program review. International Students & Scholars

Provide strategic leadership for International Students and Scholars services in collaboration with the Associate Dean for International Students and Scholars. Coordinate with ISSO staff to design and implement strategic approaches to better integrate international students and scholars with campus-wide resources. Collaborate with the Office for Equity and Inclusion and other campus partners to develop initiatives and resources to address the unique needs of international students and scholars. Lead global risk assessment and crisis management support for the ISSO team. Management/Leadership

Manages one or more direct reports in regular and/or fixed-term role(s) Accountable for hiring, development/coaching, and performance-related decisions with support from Human Resources Makes informed decisions impacting the team and the college. Other Functions

Participate in college-wide strategic planning processes. Collaborates with the Five Colleges to enhance the global experience of the Smith community. Represent the College and the LGSC at international, national and regional meetings and conferences. Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of supervisory experience. 12+ years of demonstrated experience in global risk assessment and crisis management required. Graduate degree in a related field. Must be knowledgeable of best practices in international education. Preferred Qualifications

International experience and fluency in a language other than English preferred. Prior experience in international currency budget preparations and financial analysis preferred. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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