Director of Centre Global

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

As the leader of the College’s global programs, the Director of Centre Global (CG) oversees one of the top study abroad/away programs in the United States, with programs in 13 different countries spanning five continents. In addition, faculty design and lead more than a dozen short-term courses away or abroad each year.  Global engagement is embedded in Centre’s culture, and approximately 80% of students study abroad or away at least once during their college career.  CG also supports and provides programming for international students, which make up about 5% of the student body.  The Director of Centre Global reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is advised by the Off-Campus Programs Committee (OCPC). 

Competencies

• Business acumen to handle a large and complex budget (international invoicing, financial aid);
• Effective and regular communication with on-campus and off-campus constituencies (faculty, students, and others), including partnering institutions; 
• Compliance management, including updating and enforcing institutional policies, familiarity with international laws affecting U.S. students abroad, U.S. State Department policies, and other regulations; 
• Understanding of best practices in risk management and crisis response;  
• Program assessment through regular data collection (surveys, evaluations, interviews), site visits, and analysis to guide ongoing improvement of domestic and international programs; 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with complex situations;  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the CG team (three other full-time members) and programs, providing and receiving constructive feedback and setting growth goals and plans for all team members; 
• Advocate for the CG with data-informed requests for necessary resources, keeping the senior administration and OCPC up-to-date on programs and issues that arise; 
• Support the institution’s objectives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, including intercultural competencies for career readiness. 
• Train, advise, and support faculty and staff to lead enriching off-campus study experiences, including establishing curricular and experiential learning goals.
• Develop and oversee new programs based on needs analysis. 
• Help internationalize the College’s curriculum. Engage constituencies in connecting the scholarship of international education to its practice and embed study abroad and away coursework in existing general education and curricular requirements; 
• Pursue ongoing professional development through participation in NAFSA and The Forum for Education Abroad, as well as maintain a strong network of professional colleagues across the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS); 
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Qualifications 

Education and Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in applicable field. 
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in international-education administration 

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluency with professional standards and best practices for international education. 
• Professional Certification from The Forum for Education Abroad. Can complete before starting the position or within the first 2 years. 
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills with positive temperament. 
• Advanced intercultural awareness and competencies. 
• Proficiency in risk management in global and domestic off-campus study.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 

Retirement Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account 

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 

Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability 

Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time

Holiday Shutdown Period

Staff Education and Development 

Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children  

Gym Access 

Pet Insurance 

Free Library Access 

Campus Bookstore Discounts 

Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

Application Instructions

* Apply via computer, please do not use a cell phone to apply. * Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions. For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings. Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected].