Director of International Education leads and directs all aspects of the institution's international programs. Oversees programs, activities, faculty affairs, and academic support services. Being a Director of International Education develops and implements strategies to attract and retain students and faculty. Oversees the operations of the study abroad and foreign exchange programs, the international admissions process, and English language programs. Additionally, Director of International Education ensures that the curriculum remains current and is in compliance with accreditation standards. Monitors the documentation and visa application processes. Oversees the departmental budget and management of expenditures throughout the year. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Director of International Education typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Director of International Education typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
WHO WE ARE
The Alliance for Decision Education (the Alliance) is a nonprofit organization that is driving a revolutionary shift in the way we think about education. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. We are driven by this mission, supported by science, and backed by a growing list of global luminaries and leaders.
The decisions we make shape our lives and those of the people around us. There is no more important set of skills that we can teach today’s youth than how to approach decision-making.
The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our team is made up of diverse, dedicated, and driven educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals who have come from different backgrounds for a common purpose. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WHAT WE OFFER
The Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Employees may also contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%. The Alliance offers equipment and supplies to work remotely as well as additional resources to help employees do their best work.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Director of Education will oversee the scaling of Decision Education, transforming it into a thriving national movement within K-12 education. This individual will launch our first-ever effort to build comprehensive, online, Decision Education curricular products. They will cultivate a national network of K-12 educators, leaders, and field builders to support the expansion of our Decision Education standards, curriculum products, professional training, resources and initiatives for schools, teachers, and students.
The Director of Education should be visionary and flexible in their thinking, enjoy collaboration both across departments and with external stakeholders, and be comfortable in a start-up environment. This individual should be passionate about equipping students with skills and competencies to thrive as learners and decision-makers, and should possess a deep respect for and understanding of the needs of K-12 educators and students.
The Director of Education will report to the Interim Executive Director and will serve as head of the Education department. We expect this individual to adhere to the Alliance’s hybrid work schedule, working Tuesdays and Thursdays from our office in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
*The position is based in the United States.
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