Director, Boston University London Programs, Study Abroad, Global Programs

1 week ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

The Director of Global Programs and Study Abroad at Boston University London is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Boston University Study Abroad (BUSA) London site, a component of Boston University Global Programs (GP). This includes hiring and supervising London-based staff and faculty, budget planning and management, all aspects of student programming (curriculum, academic internships, excursions and other cultural activities, student life, etc.), overseeing site facilities and operations, health and safety issues and emergencies, legal compliance including immigration regulations, and maintenance of relationships with institutions and organizations in London directly related to program operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operations (20%): Oversee building operations and facilities for student dormitories with 390+ beds, classrooms, and offices including forecasting of future maintenance needs, in partnership with the Senior Associate Director, Student Support & Operations and the Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Operations;
  • Strategic Planning (15%): Serve as a standing member of the London Executive Committee, partnering with colleagues in London and Boston to coordinate and communicate key issues impacting the BU London site;
  • Finances (15%): Oversee site operating budget, including review and approval of monthly reporting, in collaboration with the Assistant Director, Finance & Administration and with the BU Global Programs finance team;
  • Health, Safety, and Security (15%): Oversee all aspects of health, safety, and security for the London site, for staff, faculty and students, including facilities, excursions, student and staff wellbeing, and any potential health and safety concerns associated with hosting US university students in the UK;
  • Personnel (15%): Work with BUSA/GP on hiring, retention, and development of all employees, in collaboration with the Associate Director, Human Resources and, for faculty roles, the Deputy Director/Academic Director;
  • Academics/Programs (15%): Support the Deputy Director and Academic Director, London, with the process of curriculum delivery and hiring/oversight of faculty;
  • Marketing/Recruitment (5%): Contribute to the University's effort in publicizing BU Study Abroad, with specific reference to London programs, and including outreach to non-BU partner schools;
Requirements
  • Master's degree; doctoral degree preferred but not required for qualified applicants;
  • 10+ years of professional work experience in higher education and/or international education administration, ideally with some exposure to experiential learning/internships;
  • Deep experience leading and developing teams, with an appreciation of the academic environment;
  • Exposure to American students studying abroad and a strong understanding of American higher education administrative and academic practices;
  • Experience working/living in London strongly desired;
  • Excellent managerial, communication and organizational skills in a cross-cultural environment;
  • Ability to work cooperatively with senior administrators, faculty, students and staff in the UK and the United States;
  • Ability to communicate professionally and clearly in writing and orally;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriate response in emergency situations, including given the challenges of working across timezones;
  • Willingness to travel to the US for meetings and recruitment several times each year, and within the UK for program activities as required;


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