Director of Global Learning

Hollins University, a private, liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia that is recognized as one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States, invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director of Global Learning.

About the Role

As one of the pioneers in U.S. higher education to offer its students overseas study opportunities, Hollins University has a long and rich history of global education beginning with the creation of Hollins Abroad Paris in the 1950s and Hollins Abroad London in the 1970s. This pioneering spirit laid the foundation for the future expansion of exceptional study-abroad opportunities ensuring global learning remains a signature of the university’s academic experience. This continued commitment is evident in the comprehensive academic renewal plan currently being implemented that centers experiential learning as a core pillar for student learning and success.

Building upon this strong foundation, the Director of Global Learning provides overall leadership for and operational management of the Global Learning Hub and its services. In an environment where the university serves an increasingly diverse population of students, including high percentages of first-generation college students, Pell-eligible students, and students of color, the Director is expected to serve as an advocate for education abroad across campus and to identify ways to engage more students in global learning. Under the leadership of the Associate Provost for Curriculum and Faculty Engagement and working in close collaboration with campus partners, the Director of Global Learning joins Hollins at an important juncture for integrating education abroad into the academic renewal plan and strategically leveraging available resources to expand global partnerships to maximize opportunities for students.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the Global Learning Hub and campus partners in strategic planning and policy development for education abroad
• Lead and manage education abroad program development and evaluation
• Responsible for crisis and risk management for the education abroad programs
• Serve as the financial/budget manager for the Global Learning Hub, including scholarship distribution and contract negotiation in partnership with the Financial Aid and Business offices
• Oversee and manage program provider partnerships to support broad student participation from across the curriculum and compliance with institutional academic regulations
• Oversee and manage cross-campus collaboration with faculty, academic units, and other administrative offices on education abroad initiatives and ensure alignment with best practices in education abroad
• Partner with the division of Student Success, Well-Being and Belonging to promote and support student engagement, student achievement, and educational equity
• Manage marketing and outreach efforts, including social media, to broadly promote education abroad
• Teach UNI 101 and UNI 102, the pre-and post-courses required of all education abroad participants
• Manage organizational structure and staff of the Global Learning Hub

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in education abroad advising and program development
• Proven experience in cross-campus collaboration
• Capacity to develop and execute a strategic vision for global learning
• Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to support diverse student populations and understand and identify with the undergraduate student population
• Familiarity with the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad
• Knowledge of issues related to education abroad including international risk management practices; health, safety, and duty of care obligations; and cultural adjustment
• Familiarity with Terra Dotta or other study abroad application management software

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Professional certification or training in education abroad
• International work, internship, or student experience

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure student academic success and engagement. 

Review of applications will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins University is dedicated to academic excellence, creativity, belonging, and preparing students for lives of purpose. Hollins provides an outstanding and academically rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education for women and entrepreneurial and innovative graduate programs for all in a gender-inclusive environment. The university promotes opportunities for research, education abroad, and leadership training, and offers real-world experience through global internships supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.