Senior Director, Office of Global Education

Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos

San Marcos, California 92096 United States

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Administration and Management

Education and Training

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Global Programs and Services (GPS), the Senior Director of Global Education (GE) is responsible for the oversight and direction of the Office of Global Education. The position is assigned to oversee all daily operations with the department. The position will supervise and evaluate the International Student Advisors, the Study Abroad Advisors and the Global Education administrative positions, as well as student and volunteer support staff. The Senior Director will provide leadership and direction for all advising to international, exchange and study abroad students, international research scholars and professors. Serving in the role of "Primary Designated School Official" (PDSO) the position will also ensure that the university is in compliance with all immigration regulations pertaining to international and exchange students. The position will also serve as the liaison representative with the provost office, college deans office and immigration attorney for newly hired international full-time faculty regarding their immigration sponsorship with the university. This position will also play an integral part in generating relevant, timely information for use with in domestic and international recruitment efforts and related partners.

Position Summary

Senior Director, Global Education (Administrator II)

This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $9, ,106 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5, ,221 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

This position is required to work in person on campus.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on January 11,

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at or e-mail: .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at .

Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

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