Director, International and Professional Education Programs

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility. 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.

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.
Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Must 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.
Must complete 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.
Must comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Must complete CSA training.
Regular attendance is an essential job function.

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

Provide 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 to understand educational and training needs and translate them 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.
Recruit and manage incoming international groups.
Serve in a leadership role for International Extension programs, including the CSUF University Semester Abroad Program (USA).
Have 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.