Associate Vice President, Global Education

Associate Vice President, Global Education Office of Global Education Position #986633 Kent Campus, Kent, OH Kent State University invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Global Education within the Division of Academic Affairs in Kent, Ohio. Reporting to the Vice President for Global Education, the Associate Vice President for Global Education will provide leadership and direction in the area of global education. The Associate Vice President oversees the management of existing global education abroad and the development of new education opportunities and partnerships abroad. Responsibilities include: the management and operation of existing American Academies and the development of new American Academies; representing the Vice President, Global Education at internal and external meetings and events; coordinating international recruitment efforts, including representative officers and academic centers; representing the university when traveling abroad to meet with various existing partners and when developing new connections. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Higher Education, or other relevant field, and at least six years of professional experience in international education or a related field. Must possess a broad institutional perspective, be multilingual, and a proactive style of leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction. This position is also eligible for faculty appointment, subject to normal university policies and procedures regarding the same. Kent State University is the largest public multi-campus system in Northeast Ohio serving nine local communities with more than 33,000 students, 5,700 full-and part-time faculty and staff members and 273,500 alumni worldwide. The University’s Kent Campus has over 25,000 students and a thriving residential population of more than 5,300. Its seven regional campuses draw more than 8,000 full- and part-time students from across Northeast Ohio. Kent State has one of the largest regional systems in the nation, offering programs from information technology and nursing to arts and business management technology. In addition, the University offers more than 200 global education opportunities at its campuses in Florence, Italy, and Geneva, Switzerland; centers in China and India; as well as partnerships with 60 institutes and universities from Columbia to Vietnam and Germany to Kenya. All students, including those on regional campuses, have the opportunity to participate in these global education opportunities. The Kent Campus is a global education destination, serving as home to 1,309 students hailing from 98 countries. How to Apply Please visit https://jobs.kent.edu to apply for this position. Deadline for application is April 30, 2024. For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at https://jobs.kent.edu Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans