Syracuse University Abroad is seeking a dynamic Director for its prestigious London Center in Bloomsbury, London. Established in 1971 and now one of the largest U.S. university programs in the city, the Syracuse University London Center hosts around 600 students per year and offers 60-70 Syracuse University-approved courses taught by local faculty in nearly 40 different disciplines. The Center’s focus on high impact intercultural and experiential learning across the curriculum, embedded in the life of the U.K.’s dynamic capital city, makes this role an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader in the education abroad field.
Leading a permanent administrative team of 20 and a dedicated teaching faculty of 60 instructors, the Director oversees all aspects of the Center’s innovative academic programming, as well as the management of all Center operations, including student support, health and safety, human resources, facilities, legal compliance and budget oversight.
The Director reports to the London Board of Trustees and the Assistant Provost/Executive Director of Syracuse University Abroad. As a member of the Syracuse Abroad leadership team, the Director is responsible for the Center’s strategic development in line with local opportunities and the goals, values and resources of Syracuse University Abroad (SUA). In a time of unprecedented growth and innovation within Syracuse Abroad, these strategic objectives include expanding participation and accessibility, civic engagement and public impact, sustainability, emerging technologies and local partnership development.
The Center Director’s responsibilities:
Governance and leadership
Academic Excellence and Student Success
Center Operations and Administration
How to apply
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Syracuse University on this appointment.
Candidates should apply for this role through our website at http://www.saxbam.com/appointments using code IBKJA .
Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter, and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring* form.
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 8th March 2024.
* The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Please complete as part of the application process.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Attributes
About the Division – Syracuse University Abroad
Syracuse University is nationally recognized for its premier, high quality, innovative education abroad programming, and is currently ranked #10 for Best Study Abroad Programs by U.S. News & WR and #7 in the Institute of International Education (IIE) Open Doors for student participation on mid-length (i.e. semester/quarter) study abroad programs, and top 20 overall. We operate six study abroad centers around the world – currently located in the EU, the UK and South America, with several centers running for 50 years or longer. Our centers abroad are supported by 35 staff in our Syracuse office working in areas of budget/finance, academics, marketing, admissions, student services, institutional relations, and administration, as well as wider campus partners and resources. There are hundreds more faculty and staff at our centers abroad.
More about Syracuse University, a top private research university located in Syracuse, New York, U.S.A.
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How to apply
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Syracuse University on this appointment.
Candidates should apply for this role through our website at http://www.saxbam.com/appointments using code IBKJA .
Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter, and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring* form.
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 8th March 2024.
* The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Please complete as part of the application process.