Director of Internationalization Initiatives

Louisiana State University • Goodwell, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Internationalization Initiatives will be a critical member of the Office of Global Engagement at Louisiana State University. As LSU strives to further elevate its global profile, this position will play an important role in infusing internationalization initiatives into the campus community. As a key player in the office of global engagement, the Director will be responsible for global partnership agreements, strategic internationalization initiatives, assessments of international education activities, and managing global mobility data. The person in this role will report to the Senior International Officer and will supervise one coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of direct experience in international education in a university setting
• Experience managing international partnerships with institutions of higher education
• Proven track record of collaborating with faculty and campus partners on projects or initiatives
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with 7 years of direct experience in a university setting
• Experience in strategic planning and leading staff effectively
• Previous experience with technology functions such as the MoveOn or Terra Dotta databases for partnership agreements
• Deep understanding of international partnership management at a university setting
• Fluency in another language and a deep understanding of Central and Latin American higher education
• Experience in international education program evaluation
• Familiarity with global learning outcomes

Responsibilities

• Global Partnerships (55%) Provide outstanding leadership and guidance for OGE’s management and development of global initiatives and engagement.
• Assist the SIO in identifying and establishing strategic global partnerships aiming to further internationalize the LSU community.
• Work with faculty, Academic Affairs, and colleges in developing global agreements on behalf of the University.
• In collaboration with the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), enhance procedures and processes to ensure global initiatives operate within LSU’s compliance parameters.
• Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel and the Provost Office on matters related to memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to ensure best practices in the process.
• Collaborate with the Director of Study Abroad on identifying and establishing student exchange agreements with peer institutions overseas.
• Coordinate and facilitate visits for delegations from partner and potential institutions, and assist in organizing visits for LSU delegations going abroad.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of LSU’s international agreements and ensure activities align with university goals.
• Assist the SIO in executing a plan and vision for global partnerships, in alignment with the university’s research priorities.
• Strategic Internationalization Initiatives (25%) Play a leading role in establishing an annual global engagement summit for the entire LSU community of students, faculty, and staff
• Take the lead in establishing and coordinating campus-wide workshops aiming to raise awareness about global engagement initiatives and programs.
• Oversee OGE’s faculty grant funding opportunities aiming to advance internationalization at LSU and assist in creating an annual faculty award in internationalization.
• In collaboration with LSU’s Fulbright Scholar Liaisons, launch a faculty Fulbright engagement plan, including a programming infrastructure and communication plan.
• Ensure a successful launch of MoveOn database for partnership and effectively manage the platform to ensure its full functionality.
• Work with OGE directors and the SIO on effectively executing unit internationalization plans and strategies.
• Create a communication and programming plan aiming to further enhance LSU’s relationship with global partners.
• Assessing Internationalization Activity (15%) Assist in reevaluating OGE’s assessment practices related to internationalization activities, including global learning initiatives, traditional study abroad programs, international student and scholar experiences, etc.
• Work closely with OGE directors, faculty leaders for study abroad, and other campus partners on planning and executing global assessments.
• Lead campus presentations on global data and trends in international education. This includes meeting with deans, associate deans, faculty leaders for study abroad, and staff.
• Work with the SIO and directors to design and publish global learning outcomes for LSU students.
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees