Director, International and Professional Education Programs

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cal State Fullerton’s (CSUF) University Extension within the Division of Academic Affairs collaborates with university departments and colleges on unique programs for students from the community and around the world. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our University Extension Program Administration team as the Director, International and Professional Education Programs (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Reporting to the Executive Director of University Extension, the Director of International and Professional Education Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and administration of a broad portfolio of self-supporting domestic and international programs. In this role, the Director will build strong external relationships, both globally and locally, to serve the training and development needs of international groups and regional corporate and community partners. The Director will serve as the University Extension subject-matter authority for international and professional education program strategy, expanding internal partnerships at CSUF in support of student experience, program development, enrollment management, and program administration. The Director will cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with public and private sector employers that lead to an informed understanding of educational and training needs in our region and translate those needs into sustainable, revenue-generating academic programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least five years of successful experience in the development and management of higher education programs in a self-support environment.
Strong operational background in serving international and domestic learners.
Demonstrated successful experience in financial/budget analysis and management.
Substantial understanding of financial management in a self-support environment.
Excellent critical thinking skills including problem solving, decision making and conceptualizing.
Demonstrated successful experience in project management.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, change and adapt appropriately to a broad range of situations.
Skilled in building alliances, partnering, and working as a positive, motivating force for collaboration and achievement within an organization.
Demonstrated success in leading teams and in the management and supervision of people.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
Regular attendance is an essential job function.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years (after meeting minimum qualifications and before offer).
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Supervisory experience.
Bilingual.
Demonstrated success in domestic and international business development.
Comprehensive knowledge of CSUF infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and SharePoint experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and administration of a broad portfolio of self-supporting domestic and international programs.
Build strong external relationships, both globally and locally, to serve the training and development needs of international groups and regional corporate and community partners.
Serve as the University Extension subject-matter authority for international and professional education program strategy.
Expand internal partnerships at CSUF in support of student experience, program development, enrollment management, and program administration.
Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with public and private sector employers that lead to an informed understanding of educational and training needs in our region and translate those needs into sustainable, revenue-generating academic programs.
Lead and support efforts to engage current global partners and independently identify, negotiate, and develop new international partnerships and business opportunities.
Set strategic priorities for outreach and relationship management with domestic and international partners.
Identify and develop relevant training programs.
Provide leadership for business development and relationship management.
Responsible for the recruitment and management of incoming international groups.
Serve in a leadership role for International Extension programs including the CSUF University Semester Abroad Program (USA).
Full accountability for the financial, enrollment, and operational performance of the unit, including development and oversight of multi-program budgets, revenue forecasting, financial risk management, and long-term sustainability.
Exercise independent judgment in making recommendations that influence University Extension strategy, resource allocation, and program investment decisions.
Develop and implement new programs with significant campus-wide and external impact.
Lead and reinforce a positive and collaborative environment with a focus on student experience, operational efficiency, fiscal sustainability, and partner relations.
Represent University Extension in high-level internal and external forums.
File an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis.
Complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
Comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
Report allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness, as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA training is required.
Other duties as assigned.