Director, Center Global Engagement

Job Title:

Director, Center for Global Engagement

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Center for Global Engagement

The Director provides strategic planning and management for the Center for Global Engagement in support of its mission to enhance campus internationalization through immigration services and support, bilateral exchange programs, an academic certificate, and a variety of social and educational programs open to the entire campus community.

Provide strategic planning and leadership to the multiple areas in the CGE:
International Student and Scholar Services, Global Exchanges, Global Citizenship Certificate program, Intercultural Programs, Communication, Special Programs and the CGE administrative team; to ensure the areas continue to meet the needs of the university through data analytics, staffing, budget allocations, and development of policies and procedures, and contribute to the growth of campus wide internationalizations efforts. Increase the visibility of the CGE and the variety of programs and services provided through marketing and social media, and serve as a key resource to departments regarding international initiatives, immigration or related topics.

Ensure data collection to show outcomes of programs and services.

Establish and maintain international partnerships with universities around the world and contribute to FSU's Strategic Plan to increase international exchanges and enrollment in GCC. Work in collaboration with the Assistant Provost for International Initiatives in support of the university initiatives and co‑chair the Visiting Scholar Committee. Chair the CGE/Provost Internal Working group in support of exchange proposals and work to identify new partners to expand exchange portfolio.

Serve on key university committees such as Vision 2030, International Graduate Recruitment, International Advisory Committee, Foreign Countries of Concern and other committees or task forces as needed. Update internal policies and procedures following new FSU policies confirmed by OGC and/or Provost.

Manage annual CGE operating budget and identify areas to enhance through additional funding requests to meet growing needs. Formulate and administer a large auxiliary budget for Special Programs along with several other auxiliary budgets and multiple Foundation accounts providing different revenue sources to specific areas of CGE. Responsible for annual funding requests to COGS to fund Globe Building Manager and student staff to ensure building spaces are available to student groups and departments.

Responsible for creating funding sources to augment support for programs and events, and to cover kitchen maintenance, equipment replacement, and licensing. Renew annual contracts for immigration data management software and exchanges data management software through Procurement processes and request funding from Academic Affairs.

Attend major FSU, DSA and CGE events and meetings as required. Serve on CGE and campus wide committees as needed. Assist DSA as needed during campus closures and other emergencies. Chair the FSU International Education Month planning committee to ensure campus wide participation.

Master's degree and six years of experience or a Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience.

• Preferred Ph.D. or Ed.D. in international education, higher education administration or closely related field.
• Strong leadership, organizational and management skills with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading a comprehensive international center providing international student and scholar services, bilateral exchange programs, and intercultural programs in support of campus internationalization.
• Capacity for developing and sustaining effective relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students, as well as counterparts throughout the state and the US, and with international partners.
• Strong experience developing and monitoring multiple budgets from various funding sources.
• Familiarity and experience with fundraising and establishing…