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Associate Provost for Global Partnerships and International Education

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system prior to the posting close date to be considered.

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

The Associate Provost of Global Partnerships and International Education serves as UNCW’s senior academic leader for international education and global engagement. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost is a collaborative and globally experienced leader providing vision, coordination, and oversight for the University’s global strategic plan initiatives.

• Advance UNCW’s strategic internationalization priorities across teaching, research, service and student success.
• Cultivate and steward high-impact global partnerships.
• Ensure a welcoming, compliant and supportive environment for international students, scholars and faculty.

This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational expertise, and collaborative relationship-building across academic and administrative units. The Associate Provost will possess a keen understanding of the global education landscape and have demonstrated experience in creating and managing global programs, including fiscal oversight. This role collaborates closely with campus constituents including Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Legal and Risk Management, the Provost’s Cabinet and college leadership to ensure compliance and support for global initiatives.

• Office of Education Abroad
• Office of International Students and Scholars

International travel is an essential component of the position based on institutional strategic priority and need.

• Earned master’s degree with significant senior-level experience in international education or global engagement.
• Minimum of eight years of senior leadership experience, including significant administrative responsibility in international education or global engagement.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing institution-wide global or international strategies.
• Significant experience with one or more of the following: international partnerships, study abroad/global mobility, international student and scholar services, globally engaged research, or international academic programs.
• Strong understanding of international education regulations, risk management, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively across academic and administrative units in a complex institutional environment.

• Experience serving as a Senior International Officer or equivalent role at a public research university.
• Experience working at an R2 university.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, personnel, and complex operations within international education.
• Record of fostering inclusive, accessible, and equitable global learning opportunities.
• Experience contributing to advancement, fundraising, or global alumni engagement.
• Proficiency in a second language and substantial international lived or professional experience.
• Active engagement in national or international professional associations related to global education.

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Posting Date: 04/10/2026

Posting Close Date: 05/10/2026

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