NAFSA
NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS. This organization
has I direct connection form the
united states to counties abroad that support education. What appeals to me the most is their advocacy
component. According to NAFSA NAFSA advocates for public policies that lead
to a more globally engaged and welcoming United States. In the debate about
America's future, we advocate for U.S. policies that foster a more peaceful
world, result in a commonsense immigration process, encourage enlightened
global engagement, and sustain an informed civic culture through international
education.
World Learning Inc.
World
Learning's programs span a range of issue areas to comprehensively address
critical needs around the globe. The three issues they focus on is
Education Development and Exchange. Education : World
Learning provides educational programs at the high school, undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels as well as development programs to improve
education worldwide. Development:
World Learning's International Development Programs prepare communities
worldwide to effectively address critical issues. Exchange: Each
year, World Learning brings emerging leaders from around the world to the
United States for international exchanges.
The Global Learning:
Education without Borders:
The Global Learning:
Education Without Borders website contains educational resources for
integrating international content into K-16 curriculum using communication
technologies.
Global learning uses
communication technologies that allow learners from diverse cultures to
participate in an intercultural dialogic co-construction of 21st century
knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by global citizens.
In some cases they are
learning simultaneously from different nations and diverse cultural s which enhances
the capacity to learn and expand knowledge of the world as a whole.
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Executive
Director, Office of Global Programs
The
Executive Director ("ED") is responsible for leading the unit
within the Office of Global Programs ("OGP") that manages finance
and administrative processes. The ED manages staff who work on financial
operations and are responsible for the planning and development of new
initiatives. The ED works closely with the Dean/AVP, the OGP senior
leadership team, Associate Dean of Administration, and various
departments/schools to support international education opportunities through
long-term, strategic financial planning and creation of policy. The unit
functions as part of Columbia College and liaises with University financial
and administrative units such as the Offices of the Treasurer, Comptroller,
Public Safety and others. The ED and staff help develop policies, protocols
and procedures that ensure high quality study abroad experiences for Columbia
students and faculty. The ED is part of the OGP Dean/AVP's senior leadership
team and will be expected to represent the Office to Columbia stakeholders
and external partners in global education initiatives.
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Lead all aspects of the OGP Operations --Finance: Oversee operations of financial administration of study abroad programs; establish administrative policies related to the funding; oversee all aspects of billing; develop & monitor budgets; undertake financial analytics, modeling & forecasting to inform planning & decision making; manage vendor agreements & payments, improve billing/collections; work with the Columbia Bursars office to ensure student fees are collected & appropriately recorded; establish key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding successful financial operations for Columbia programs & conduct ongoing financial audits & evaluations against KPIs; oversee & ensure compliance with legal & institutional requirements & stay abreast of finance issues & trends. --Human Resources: Manage the hiring process for staff working on Columbia study abroad programs & consortium-administered programs; design performance management process & tools for staff abroad along with the Associate Dean for Columbia Global Programs & the Dean/AVP; oversee & ensure compliance with HR policies & procedures for international staff & stay abreast of HR issues & trends for international staff. --Communications: Communicate safety protocols & procedures for students, faculty, & staff that meet best-in-class professional standards; facilitate consistency in style & quality of published materials; lead the production of the OGP annual report. --Planning, Data & Analytics: Comply with reporting requirements of foundation initiatives related to undergraduate global education; forecast & report on financial consequences of developing & implementing new study abroad/fellowship programs; compile & analyze global education & fellowships data. --IT: Interface with CCIT to manage OGP IT support, website design & maintenance. B. Administrative Duties & Responsibilities: Develop & continuously improve: safety protocols & procedures for students, faculty, & staff; procedures for pre-departure & re-entry programs for students; & policies to support quality global education & fellowships programming & operations. Serve on the University's International Administrative Working Group Committee. C. Shared Leadership Responsibilities: Provide OGP leadership, including crisis management in the Dean/AVP's absence; collaborate with other units on special global education projects & new initiatives; represent Columbia to external partners, international visitors, & other constituencies; represent the office at national and international professional events as required; guide & assist other units with international operations issues. D. Perform other related duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 7 years' of related
experience.
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with an application to be considered for this position.
Experience must include work in a university setting.
Project management and excellent writing and speaking skills required. Must
have demonstrated administrative and organizational skills. Must have working
knowledge of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook as well as the capacity to learn all relevant administrative systems
used by Columbia University and the Studio Abroad application. Must have the
ability to work well with all levels of colleagues and constituents,
including faculty. Must be willing to travel for business and have the
capacity to represent OGP and Columbia both nationally and internationally as
required. Advanced degree strongly desired, MBA preferred. Familiarity
with liberal arts college curricula a plus. Knowledge of additional languages
strongly preferred. International experience, including working outside of
the United States, and experience working effectively with cross-cultural
communication desired. Strong preference for knowledge and experience with
international financial operations, regulatory requirements, personnel
operations and internal controls.
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Internal
Number: 074044
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