Assistant Director of Global Programs

Brown UniversityProvidence, RI, US

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Assistant Director of Global Programs

The Office of Global Engagement at Brown University facilitates new partnerships through a process involving proposal discussion and alignment with unit priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Global Partnerships and Programs, the Assistant Director of Global Programs will play a significant role in supporting Brown's existing global programs and contributing to program planning with regard to University's international goals and programs in the areas of faculty and student mobility programs, academic and research exchanges, and short-term professional training and experiential programs, in collaboration with Brown faculty and members of the Office of Global Engagement.

More specifically, this position will support the operational management of Brown global programs, with primary responsibility for those administered under the Consortium of Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA). This function includes student advising, enrollment management, marketing and recruitment, communications, financial management, program development, and supporting assessment, evaluation and reporting of related activities in collaboration with resident staff. The Assistant Director will also play a critical role in the recruitment, outreach, support, and advising to visiting students to Brown's Global Programs, including but not limited to the CASA centers. This role will liaise with Brown departments, partner universities, internship host sites, finance teams, and other program-related partners.

In this context, the incumbent works to support and promote the University's global programs, ensure that the programs provide the highest standards of academic excellence and support services to students and faculty, increase access for students from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in global opportunities, and help facilitate collaboration and effective communication between students, resident staff, campus and partners.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelors required; Master's degree is a plus
3-5 years of progressive experiences in global operations, program and partnership management, including planning and development, implementation, and assessment.
Previous undergraduate student advising experience required.

Job Competencies

Proven intercultural competence through life experience, linguistic capacities and / or living abroad

Proven ability to successfully build relationships and collaborate across a complex institution, including senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, diverse teams, and with external audiences from a range of backgrounds

Excellent program planning and management, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage priorities

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and process improvement skills

Demonstrated experience developing content for professional print and digital communications, including knowledge of content management systems for maintaining website content.

Ability to work some evening and weekend events, and to travel internationally

Demonstrated adaptability, initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team, managing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Proven track record in furthering institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while supporting students from historically underrepresented and / or minoritized backgrounds

Salary Grade : 10

Additional Information : Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Brown University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of three days worked on the Providence campus per week. Occasional evening and weekend work required for essential events. Occasional travel required.

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Assistant Program Director • Providence, RI, US