Director of International Programs

San Francisco Bay University•Fremont, CA

1d•$90,000 - $11,000•Hybrid

About The Position

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Instructional Designer . SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan . SFBU is seeking a strategic, mission-driven, and globally minded disrupter to serve as our Director of International Partnerships. This is not a traditional administrative role. It is a high-impact leadership position at the center of SFBU’s Global Campus Program, our bold initiative to extend high-quality, student-centered education to learners around the world without replicating the barriers of conventional internationalization models. This is a full-time, exempt role (hybrid/remote), requiring occasional international travel. The Director will act as SFBU’s primary in-region representative across Asia, driving the development of transformative university partnerships that expand access to flexible, high-value academic pathways. This role advances: Partnership identification, cultivation, and long-term relationship management. Regional recruitment and market-expansion strategies. Curriculum mapping and alignment to regional needs. Accreditation, regulatory, and compliance readiness. Implementation of asynchronous learning models designed for global scale. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, collaborative, inter-culturally fluent, and energized by the opportunity to build something extraordinary. They are committed to SFBU’s mission of expanding opportunity, challenging outdated norms in higher education, and creating pathways for global student success. If you are driven to innovate, eager to disrupt, and ready to help shape the future of international education, SFBU wants to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, International Relations, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in international higher education partnerships, university relations, or academic program management.
Must reside in California with ability for international extensive travel or reside internationally.
Demonstrated success cultivating and managing institutional partnerships.
Strong intercultural communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively across time zones in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Strong organizational skills, data literacy, and ability to collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, and international partners.
Commitment to SFBU’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered education.
Willingness to travel across Southeast Asia and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with curriculum review, transfer pathways, or academic quality assurance.
Familiarity with SIS, Salesforce, and online learning systems such as Canvas.
Teaching or instructional experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and recommend new international university partners that align with SFBU’s strategic direction and academic standards.
Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with educational institutions, government bodies, and regional organizations.
Conduct quarterly analyses of regional trends, competitor activity, and educational needs to inform SFBU’s global engagement strategy.
Support the development and delivery of SFBU’s 4+0, 3+1, dual-degree, and online Global Campus pathways.
Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to ensure curriculum alignment and transfer pathways that uphold SFBU’s academic quality and accreditation requirements.
Execute region-specific recruitment and engagement activities, including partner events, information sessions, university fairs, and in-country outreach.
Represent SFBU’s mission, values, and offerings to prospective students and partner institutions.
Develop an annual calendar of outreach events, webinars, and communication initiatives for international university partners.
Monitor program and partner performance to ensure alignment with SFBU’s accreditation standards, policies, and student-centered commitments.
Prepare annual partnership evaluations and provide data-informed recommendations for improvement or expansion.
Maintain risk profiles for each partner institution and communicate early indicators of quality, compliance, or operational concerns.