Working Title: Director of Global Learning & Partnerships

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Center for Global Engagement

Department: 100148 - CGE Administration

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/17/2024

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Director of Global Learning and Partnerships at the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is responsible for advancing the university's internationalization efforts. This role includes coordinating curriculum internationalization, supporting faculty in developing global programs, and fostering strategic global partnerships. The Director also oversees the assessment of global learning initiatives, facilitates international research collaborations, and serves as a key liaison between the university and global partners. The position requires a doctoral degree, strong intercultural communication skills, knowledge of the field of international education, and experience in curriculum internationalization and global partnership development. Work location is primarily on-campus, with periodic travel and remote work.

The mission of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is to broaden worldviews and promote global understanding for the JMU community by cultivating, facilitating, and supporting global engagement at home and abroad. We have an incredible team of qualified professionals dedicated to global education and in support of the JMU Diversity Goals. Our shared passions build a strong sense of an inclusive community and belonging, as well as pride in the work we do. The CGE promotes diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Global Learning and Curriculum Internationalization:
● Coordinates curricular internationalization activities in collaboration with related areas at the University (e.g. CFI, CARS, CISR, colleges and academic units, etc.)
● Builds relationships with the Colleges, liaison with the internal and external global advisory councils, and leads the Community of Practices on global engagement
● Provides professional development to faculty members of all disciplines on internationalizing the curriculum and global learning
● Supports faculty in developing high-impact global programs

Global Learning Research and Assessment:
● Maintains an ongoing program of assessment of CGE global programming, including both “snapshot” and longitudinal data from recognized assessment instruments and direct supervision of the assessment administration
● Partners with Research and Scholarship and facilitate international collaborations on research and grants
● Disseminates the latest research and practices on internationalization

Global Partnership:
● Analyzes and develops strategic global partnerships to better align with Academic Affairs and CGE’s strategic goals
● Promotes and supports CGE’s priorities and plays a vital role in the internationalization of the campus, including student exchange, joint programs, faculty research collaboration, etc.
● Supports the Fulbright faculty fellow and serves as the primary contact for networking and connecting with departments for research programs
● Identifies, coordinates, and initiates policies, procedures, and protocols related to global programming
● Prepares reports, data, and formal presentations on global learning and partnerships

Qualifications:

Required
● Doctoral degree
● Knowledge of the field of international education, global learning, global partnerships, or related best practices
● Experience in global learning, curriculum internationalization, faculty development at a university
● Experience in the assessment of international programming
● Experience in developing global partnerships with universities around the world
● Experience building and fostering strong relationships with faculty members across colleges and academic departments
● Experience in providing professional development on internationalization to faculty members and the campus
● Strong intercultural communication skills and ability to work with diverse communities and with individuals from a wide range of cultures

Preferred:
● Substantial experience related to global learning and partnerships
● Experience of teaching in the university setting
● Demonstrated record of effective assessment of global programming
● Demonstrated experience developing policies, procedures, reports, and training materials and programs
● Previous experience living, working, or traveling abroad

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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