Specialist - Curriculum Dev-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Center for Global Learning and Innovation (“the Associate Director”) fulfills a key leadership role for the unit, functioning as the back-up for the Assistant Dean for Global Learning and Innovation and Executive Director of Education Abroad (“the Assistant Dean”) attending ISP and University meetings in the absence of the Assistant Dean, such as ISP Directors meetings, Campus Student Success Group meetings, and International Enrollment Management meetings, and representing the Center as the standing member of certain committees relating to global learning, undergraduate education, and student success initiatives. In the absence of the Assistant Dean, and/or as directed, the Associate Director assumes oversight of the Center for Global Learning and Innovation staff and operations. The Associate Director oversees the operational aspects of the office, including logistics, communications, systems, as well as policies and procedures related to the health, safety, security and conduct of program participants. The Associate Director takes the lead on handling matters of policy that exist/develop in the overlapping space of programs and finances and communicates policies to colleges, including those related to faculty/program director expectations, finances, and student participation in programs. The Associate Director coordinates and leads meetings of and serves as the primary liaison to the Education Abroad Working Group. This position also functions as the unit representative to the MSU Ethics Initiative, promoting ethical and responsible decision-making and provision of services throughout the Center’s programs and activities. The department is currently operating under a hybrid modality structure, with staff working three days in person and two days remotely. This structure is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

A master’s degree in a related field and 8 years of experience of increasingly responsible work in a professional education abroad context
International education experience
proven management and supervisory skills
experience working with faculty on program development
familiarity with program budgets and financial management
experience with contracts and agreements
education abroad/student advising experience
familiarity with intercultural learning and multiple forms of global learning such as Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
knowledge of curriculum integration concepts
successful promotion and outreach experience
experience contributing to university committees
Excellent communication and presentation skills
attention to detail
time management skills
a high degree of professionalism

Nice To Haves

Doctoral or terminal degree
Demonstrated scholarship in education abroad specifically or global learning generally
Proven skills in outcomes assessment related to education abroad
familiarity with non-European countries and cultures
proficiency in languages other than English
knowledge of enrollment management software
knowledge of higher education marketing and recruitment practices
Experience living, working or studying abroad
Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Assistant Dean’s core leadership group
Serve as the designated Center back-up for the Assistant Dean, attending ISP and University meetings and engaging in projects in the absence of, and/or as directed by, the Assistant Dean
Assume general oversight of the unit in the absence of the Assistant Dean
Represent the Center as a standing member of certain committees and occasional member of timely task forces or working groups
Supervise the Senior Assistant Director for Global Learning Programs, Global Teaching & Learning Specialist, Senior Innovation Officer and additional staff as needed, in alignment with the evolving structure of the Center
Maintain a connection to the Business Office for certain overarching projects on an ongoing basis (e.g. annual college allocations, operations budget, annual projections, and annual true-up) and at the request of the Assistant Dean for specific projects as needed
Manage daily operational strategy and ensure the implementation of strategic initiatives and priorities
Set and communicate policies and procedures regarding all operational aspects of the office, including standard messaging, office time expectations, and daily activities
Lead and develop process improvement initiatives to include convening and directing process mapping teams to address and improve processes and procedures and to ensure that the office is following best practice in the field
Manage, with the Office Manager, a team of Work/Study students
Provide continuous review and improvement of processes for efficiency and accuracy and collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Senior Assistant Director on strategic planning and initiatives
Ensure unit compliance with University policies and reporting requirements such as annual submission of business continuity plans, staff attendance, HR performance excellence expectations (e.g., annual reviews, mid-year check-ins), oversight of new hire onboarding processes, etc.
Analyze consistent and timely internal reporting needs, continually refining and communicating expectations to staff; work with supervisors to ensure staff compliance with internal reporting (e.g., marketing and communications report, student participation reports, ASP comprehensive report, TLS activities report, global youth initiatives report).
Provide leadership in ensuring smooth communication flow of leadership decisions to internal and external constituents and cross-functional workflow within the unit
Assist the Assistant Dean in the continuous review of utilization of technology and the development of the team as professional global educators
Work closely with the Business Office and Senior Assistant Director on policies and procedures related to the financial and operational wellbeing of the program portfolio
Work with the Assistant Dean and Senior Assistant Director on the diversification of program types in the overall program portfolio
Develop policies, protocols, and opportunities to support the financial and academic success of specific student populations
Oversee the development and implementation of an effective promotion and outreach strategy for education abroad, with particular emphasis on targeting traditionally underrepresented populations
Coordinate and lead meetings of and serve as the primary liaison to the Education Abroad Working Group; convene timely topic-specific subgroups of the Education Abroad Working Group as needed
Serve as an Ex Officio (non-voting) member of the Risk and Security Assessment Committee (RSAC)
Serve as a high-level operational liaison to Central IT and the ISP Web Developer, with the Systems Manager functioning as the daily work liaison
Function in a consultative capacity to faculty on techniques for assessing global learning
Assist the Assistant Dean with the introduction of education abroad and global learning opportunities to new faculty/academic staff through annual tabling during orientation and information sessions and meetings throughout the year
Assist the Assistant Dean with campus-level advocacy for global learning, which may require benchmarking research, data collection and analyses, campus presentations, serving on campus-wide committees, attending strategic meetings, and serving as the unit liaison to key campus stakeholders
Support the development of programs and activities for and contribute to campus conversations in support of the Spartan Global Learning Initiative throughout the university
Assist the Assistant Dean in making connections between global learning and major University strategic initiatives, such as the modernization of general education initiative, revision of undergraduate learning goals, and the Spartan Undergraduate Experience Strategy (SUES), for Center staff and for the campus community
Contribute to the professional fields of education abroad and global learning, which may include attending regional, national and international conferences each year as necessary/appropriate/fiscally feasible, leading faculty and staff site visits, serving on advisory boards or committees of external organizations relevant to education abroad, global learning and/or higher education
Contribute to the field of education abroad and global learning, which may include producing scholarly publications, conducting outcomes assessment research, etc.