Member Job Announcement: Director of Global Studies and University Pathways at California State University, Northridge

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California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a full-time director for its Global Studies and University Pathways program. The core work of this position is to develop new international programs and partnerships of CSUN through the CSUN Tseng College (ExL) and to strengthen and expand existing programs and partnerships. The director ensures that well-qualified international students and clients are attracted to both self-support and state-support programs offered by CSUN. This core work includes enhancing and expanding CSUN’s Intensive English Program and short-term customized programs, developing academic relationship with respected international universities. In addition to ensuring the steady growth of student enrollment to the program, the director will also ensure the academic excellence of the program that includes routine review of curricula design and delivery using the up-to-date online technology.

The director will develop and expand short-term English and American Culture program, develop English language lead-in preparation tracks for CSUN self-support masters degree programs on-site and online, take IEP "on the road" by partnering with overseas universities/high schools in teaching English locally as well as expanding the use of academic technologies with the goal of bringing these students to IEP and to CSUN degree programs later. The director will also refine and expand the "Semester at CSUN" program. The director is expected to help bring international enrollment to all other ExL programs and support ExL recruitment efforts for any program ExL may offer at an international site or online.

Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a job-related field. At minimum, five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience with at least two years in a managerial role. A master’s degree is preferred. Proven success in program development and management and in-depth knowledge in conducting business in the international arena are a must. A doctorate degree is an advantage. Experience and expertise in developing curricula and teaching English language programs are a plus.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process. Initial review begins November 15, 2011, and will continue until position is filled.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit, www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/