Assistant Director for Intercultural Education and Connections Job at Old Dominion University (Norfolk)

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 university’s 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.

Job Responsibility

Manages a comprehensive unit that supports campus interculturalization efforts and plays a pivotal role in supporting the university’s commitment to student success and a globally engaged community
Curates program initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience, promoting campus engagement, and contributing to the interculturalization of the university community
Responsible for creating program initiatives that support and enhance the sense of belonging, retention, and success of the campus community
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

Requirements

Master’s degree in international education, international/global studies, or a related field
or a bachelor’s degrees in related field with substantial professional experience that equates to a master’s 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 focuses on intercultural interaction of international and domestic population
Considerable experience working effectively with globally diverse student populations

Nice to have

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

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