Associate Director of Global Education

Associate Director of Global EducationAmherst Campus Full Time JR6792Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.Job Description:Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Global Education position. The Associate Director of Global Education is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is:$75,000 - $85,000 per year .The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here forBenefits Information.The Associate Director provides student advising, strategic planning, programing and resource development for global education initiatives at Amherst College. The Associate Director advises students on all aspects of study away at Amherst, plans events and collaborates with other departments on campus, including student groups, to promote global opportunities as part of an Amherst experience. The Associate Director facilitates visits from study away programs to campus and participates in risk management planning and response. Several exchange partnerships are part of their portfolio, which includes student advising and relationship management with partner universities. This position manages the office's social media accounts and strategically develops campaigns to communicate the goals and mission of the office and develops resources for students from diverse backgrounds. The Associate Director supervises student employees for the office.Summary of Responsibilities:Student Advising Work one-on-one with students to advise on appropriate programs for credit, including selective exchange programsGuide students through the petition process for non-approved programs, i.e., research programs, make recommendations to faculty Committee on Global EducationEngage in sensitive communication with students, including topics such as managing physical and mental health off campus, accommodations, academic and disciplinary standing, and navigating social identities in a new cultural contextAssist in the maintenance of student records and College dataStrategic Planning, Programming, and Resource Development Create and implement signature events for the officeCollaborate at the divisional and institutional levels to develop programs, events, resources, etc. related to the mission of the officeCollaborate with Office of Inclusion and Cultural Resources and student affinity groups on identify specific resources and programsAdvise on select student exchanges, including recruitment and relationship management with foreign partnersDevelop pre-departure and re-entry programs that help prepare students for time off campus and re-entry programs that help students integrate their experience back on campusParticipate in college committees, e.g., Travel Risk Management Group, as deemed necessary by the directorRisk Management Respond to study away student emergencies as neededDevelop risk management policies and protocols and participate in risk management planning with campus partnersManage college-sponsored travel in the travel registrySocial Media and Communications Contribute to weekly office newsletters for targeted student groups, e.g., prospective students, returned studentsManage student blog, including proofreading/editing post drafts and providing feedback to students, as well as uploading completed postsManage social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Instagram) and post content for student outreach, event promotion, etc.Develop and implement social media campaigns that align with and promote the mission and vision of the Global Education OfficeAssist in the development and maintenance of the office webpage. Create forms, surveys, etc.Student Workers Supervision Interview and hire student employees (e.g., interns, bloggers)Provide regular training and guidance to student internsAssist interns in creating and implementing social media campaigns and co-sponsored programming with student organizations and the resource centersQualifications:Required Master's Degree5 to 7 years of related experienceEquivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience; 5 years of related experience in global educationExperience evaluating study away programs, including appropriateness for students' academic and personal needsExperience with risk management and responding to crises in global programsKnowledge of standards and best practices in the field of global educationStrong written and verbal communication, time management, public speaking, interpersonal, and organizational skillsExperience managing professional social media accountsExperience advising studentsProficient computer skills, including the G Suite and familiarity with software used for managing study away programs and applications (e.g., ViaTRM)Foreign and domestic travel several times a year is expected, as well as working evenings and weekends as neededExperience working in a welcoming and inclusive communityExperience living, studying, and/or working abroadSuccessful completion of required reference and background checksAn acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) checkPreferred 5+ years of related experience in a global education officeExperience studying, working, and/or living abroad for at least one semesterExperience with programming related to diversity and inclusionInterested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs.Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.)Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.To apply, visithttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Associate-Director-of-Global-Education_JR6792Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agencyjeid-001a41fa61f74841b1bc7db51b259d55