Executive Director, Global Learning Hub (ADMIN MGR 1)

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, Global Education, and in consultation as needed with the Vice Provost and Dean, Global Affairs, the Executive Director ensures Global Learning Hub (GLH) alignment with and leadership of cutting edge, inclusive global education practice, providing vision, administrative leadership and coordination with other Global Affairs and campus units. Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead GLH strategy development, budget activities (that include but are not limited to planning, evaluation and monitoring) and assessment, and provide high level GLH emergency management oversight).
• Oversee day to day activity.
• Engage with Global Affairs senior leadership planning, presentation, development and evaluation activities.
• Provide staff leadership and programmatic oversight, supervising directors of key functional areas and the administrative systems team, facilitating overall staff professional development and community-building, and serving as primary GLH Human Resources interface,
• Represent, influence and connect GLH (within Global Affairs and with related UCD unit leaders, UCEAP leadership, and the global education field).

The GLH includes four primary units. Global Study includes operations of UC Davis faculty-led study abroad and internships and local UCEAP coordination, amongst other programs. Global and Intercultural Programs increases student participation in global learning experiential programming with a significant on-campus and/or online dimension. Student Services facilitates student reflection, planning and documentation of global learning; handles program enrollment; facilitates grant-making; and co-leads key outreach and reflection focused signature events. Administrative Systems designs and executes all database activity in support of program enrollment, operations and stewardship, and assessment/evaluation and develops/manages student grant programs. In addition, the ED collaborates with the Faculty Director of Academic Programs, who oversees credit-bearing programs and supports faculty infusion of global learning into academic curricula.

Apply By Date

9/4/2024 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences or similar field and minimum of 7 years international education management experience, preferably in a university context, demonstrating increasing levels of scope and/or responsibility, including cutting edge knowledge of global education broadly and significant experience with institutional-based or faculty-led study abroad programming; extensive knowledge of institutional policies, risk management, intercultural and global earning concepts and principles of good practice, demonstrated capacity and commitment to foster an organizational culture and programming that equitably serve a diverse staff, faculty and student population.
• High level leadership experience in areas of administrative resource management, including human resources, budget and finance, technology, facilities planning and administration, policy development and organizational problem solving, risk management.
• Experience setting organizational goals and objectives; developing and tracking quantifiable measurements; motivating, mentoring and managing diverse and committed teams; prioritizing workload to meet strict deadlines and requirements; and representing the institution in public settings, through media interviews, presentations, and/or in writing.
• Analytical skills to research and utilize data to problem solve, make recommendations, and to present data orally and in writing to pursue courses of action.
• Demonstrated skills to represent the Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs and UC Davis in public settings, through media interviews, presentations, and/or in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a long-term vision for global and/or intercultural education in higher education.
• Experience living, studying and/or working in a country other than your own.
• Experience with a wide variety of countries, cultures and educational systems and familiarity with international political, social and cultural issues as they pertain to international partnership and exchange.
• Doctoral degree in a related area.
• Engagement with and/or leadership of innovative global education and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) research and practice.
• Familiarity or involvement with regional and national study abroad networks; national and international networks of support for global experiential and community-engaged learning, and/or; national and international networks of support for equity and excellence in higher education

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - LEADERSHIP, PLANNING and MANAGEMENT
• 30% - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND ASSESSMENT
• 10% - INSTUTIONAL COLLABORATION/PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Department Overview

Global Affairs brings the world to UC Davis, welcoming more than 10,000 international students, scholars and leaders, and hosting programs that inspire global curiosity, understanding and engagement. Compelled by the valuable outcomes of thinking globally, we make transformative opportunities a reality by supporting the thousands of students and faculty learning and researching globally, and by facilitating collaborations that tackle the world's most pressing challenges through more than 150 global partnerships.

Putting our vision of a UC Davis community that engages, thrives, and leads in this interconnected world into action, Global Affairs is in pursuit of an ambitious goal: Global Education for All at UC Davis.

GLH is an engine of "Global Education for All," which incorporates emphases on inclusive excellence, successful student "launch," and public impact. We serve as a one-stop shop for students to: identify global learning options across campus, in our region, online and around the world; learn about related grants and scholarships; and tap resources to translate their global learning into post-graduate opportunities. We directly administer scholarships/grants and implement global education programming for over 2500 students annually across every school and college on campus (including study and internships abroad, intercultural learning and leadership programs on campus and online, and a Global Studies minor). With Global Affairs, we support UCD faculty and staff across the university to infuse global learning into academic and co-curricular programming that has touched approximately 23,000 students over the past five years.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $99,400/yr. - $196,400/yr.
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 25
• UC Job Title: ADMIN MGR 1
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift Hours: Manager will advise
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits and eligibility rules by visiting Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Mental Demands: Analytical and Problem Solving - Frequently, Reading (documents or instruments) - Frequently
• Physical Demands: Driving - Occasionally, Sitting - Frequently
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Close Visual Acuity (e.g., viewing a computer screen; using measurement devices) - Frequently
• Equipment Used to Perform the Duties: Computer and Peripheral Equipment - Frequently

Work Environment

• Occasional travel to domestic and international meetings, conferences, and program sites.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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