Director of Global Initiatives
University of Virginia
Lokasi pekerjaan
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Detail Pekerjaan
Global Affairs (UVA Global) at the University of Virginia seeks a strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as Director of Global Initiatives. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Global Affairs, Ambassador Stephen Mull, in the Office of the Provost, the Director will lead the expansion of UVA’s global presence with new offices strategically located across the globe. This role will also oversee several aspects of globalization on the UVA Grounds by supporting faculty who are globalizing their courses through the “Global Classroom” initiative, shepherding the process to welcome guest international practitioners to the University, and partnering with scholars-at risk programs to identify and support temporary faculty appointments.
The Director will join the University at a time of excitement, opportunity, and a shared sense of purpose. UVA’s president, James E. Ryan, and Provost, Ian Baucom, envision UVA as a preeminent university that prepares students as servant-leaders in a diverse and globally connected world. This charge is enmeshed in the results and impact the Director will deliver, and the Director’s role is central to implementing key pieces of UVA’s vision around global expansion. Increasing UVA’s international footprint will amplify the ways in which our institution approaches learning as an opportunity for discovery and will facilitate pathways for our faculty and students to become international leaders in distinct and critical research areas. Therefore, a successful candidate will possess the experience necessary to manage a broad portfolio of activities that span both strategy and operations.
Initially, the Director’s primary focus will be launching three UVA offices in South Asia, the United Kingdom, and Africa. This will require the incumbent to rely on legal advice in each location and to identify real estate firms, understand tax implications, and oversee the inaugural staffing of each office. Once established, these global offices will primarily (1) work alongside the International Studies Office to develop new and innovative education abroad offerings, (2) provide a platform to support faculty international scholarly teaching and research, (3) support recruitment of international students from those regions, and (4) facilitate opportunities for alumni engagement.
In addition, the Director will manage on-Grounds initiatives in collaboration with the UVA Global team, the International Studies Office, and schools and faculty across the University. The Director will work closely with Vice Provost Mull in representing the best interests of UVA’s global strategy in a variety of settings and will collaborate with the development team to identify and source long-term funding streams for UVA Global initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the Vice Provost for Global Affairs, the International Studies Office, and other University components to develop and implement business plans for the expansion of UVA’s overseas presence through the establishment of hub offices in key overseas locations such as South Asia, Africa, Europe, and elsewhere that will focus on development of education abroad programs, support for UVA research, student recruitment, and alumni engagement.
• Develop, implement, and administer UVA’s “Global Classroom” initiative, a small grants program that provides faculty with funds to globalize undergraduate classroom content on Grounds, including through guest international practitioners, globally oriented research support, community engagement/field trips, and other appropriate activities, with the advice of a faculty-led Global Classroom advisory committee.
• Engage with University Advancement and the Vice Provost for Global Affairs in developing philanthropic support for the University’s global initiatives.
• Collaborate with the International Studies Office, Center for Global Inquiry and Innovation, Global Studies program, and Center for Global Health Equity in developing undergraduate globally oriented experiences blending pedagogy, research, and inquiry.
• Serve as the University’s lead in partnering with international scholars-at-risk programs to identify, recruit, and support promising candidates for temporary appointments to UVA faculty positions.
• Explore and develop ideas for further globalizing UVA’s on-Grounds undergraduate academic experience.
Strong candidates will be highly organized and detail oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and show experience driving continuous improvement and providing excellent service. This role will require the ability to operationalize and implement policy and lead and manage complex projects within unique political and cultural contexts of work. Candidates should show demonstrated success building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that supports direct reports and all colleagues. Above all, the Director must inspire trust and confidence among University faculty and staff while simultaneously handling sensitive information with discretion and in compliance with all University policies.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE:
• At least five years of relevant experience, including success managing complex programs and/or projects within higher education or in a similar complex environment
• Demonstrated experience launching successful new programs; proven ability to proactively lead new initiatives
• Proven ability to produce excellent results while adhering to deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and global partners to advance UVA Global’s strategic mission
• Strong financial acumen related to budgeting, planning, and fiscal management
• International exposure and experience; global education experience preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to serve as deputy to the Vice Provost for Global Affairs; strong interpersonal skills
• Master’s degree required
Additional qualifications include the following:
• A creative and visionary Director with the ability to think strategically, combined with an understanding of day-to-day operations and capacity to execute on Grounds and internationally
• The ability to articulate and operationalize a compelling and distinctive global value proposition
• Nimbleness to address priority initiatives as they arise
• Personal humility, the will to succeed, and ambition at an organizational level
• Inspirational, genuine, and enthusiastic, with a high level of energy
• Action-oriented, highly organized, and proven attention to detail
• Ability to travel internationally, as necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance, including internationally, to attend meetings, and programs.
TO APPLY OR NOMINATE:
The University of Virginia is eager to build a diverse pool of talented individuals. UVA’s Executive Search Group, an internal search firm in the President’s Office, is assisting in the recruitment of the Director of Global Initiatives. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to AJ Davidson, Managing Director, at ajh2d@virginia.edu. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume via Workday.
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