Title Assistant Director for Intercultural Education and Connections
Agency: Connections Agency Location: Norfolk, VA FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time
Job Description
The Assistant Director for Intercultural Education and Connections manages a comprehensive unit that supports campus interculturalization efforts and plays a pivotal role in supporting the universitys commitment to student success and a globally engaged community. To achieve this goal, the Assistant Director curates program initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience, promoting campus engagement, and contributing to the interculturalization of the university community. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating program initiatives that support and enhance the sense of belonging, retention, and success of the campus community. Additionally, the Assistant Director strives to foster authentic cross-cultural learning experiences and engagement opportunities, a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally, and are prepared to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global society.
Minimum Qualifications
• Masters degree in international education, international/global studies, or a related field, or a bachelors degree in a related field with substantial professional experience that equates to a masters degree. • Considerable knowledge of the factors impacting the cultural and psychosocial development of international students. • Working knowledge of global competencies and social issues. • Excellent intercultural communication skills. • Demonstrated skills in conducting presentations and effectively networking with a diverse audience. • Demonstrated skills in promoting events, services, and programs. • Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office and Adobe systems in a Windows network and graphic software programs. • Ability to design, organize, and manage programs that help enrich international student life and help them on their transition and development in US higher education institutions. • Demonstrated ability to implement programs, events, and activities that promote cross-cultural learning experiences and global engagement opportunities within a higher educational setting. • Demonstrated ability to conduct workshops and presentations. • Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate programs. • Considerable experience working with initiatives that focus on intercultural interaction of international and domestic populations. • Considerable experience working effectively with globally diverse student populations.
Additional Considerations
• Demonstrated ability to optimize costs, allocate resources effectively, and adhere to financial constraints to ensure the successful execution of program initiatives. • Considerable experience in budget management for cultural programs and events. • Some experience in cross-cultural programming and international affairs as it relates to student services at an institution of higher learning.