Assistant Director, SOLES Global Center

Position Title & Department:

Assistant Director, SOLES Global Center; School of Leadership and Education Sciences Posting #

5183

Department Description:

Rooted in social justice, led by compassion, inspired by curiosity, driven by a shared vision.

Mother Rosalie Hill Hall on the University of San Diego campus is home to the School of Leadership and Education Sciences' (SOLES) vibrant and vision-driven collective of academic departments, centers and institutes. Here, we combine innovation with introspection, academics with real-world application, and study with social impact.

Our nationally-accredited programs span the realms of leadership, teaching and counseling, both at graduate and undergraduate levels. They're all approached with an emphasis on social justice, multiculturalism and a determination to forge a better world together.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

This is a full-time temporary, benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of July 3, 2028. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.

The Assistant Director of the SOLES Global Center provides leadership in developing and implementing international programs and partnerships that support the mission of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES). The Assistant Director will help to design and manage the international enrichment activities for graduate students across the university, and work with the various stakeholders across campus to design and implement international experiences for international visiting faculty and students, will oversee administrative processes, compliance, logistics, and risk management related to global engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Internal Programs - Manage the administration, coordination, and logistics for faculty-led graduate study abroad programs for the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, and other university graduate study academic partners, ensuring alignment with university policies and risk management guidelines:

• Support faculty members in course development, budgeting, pre-departure preparation, and student engagement for international programs.
• Serve as a liaison to partner institutions abroad, facilitating agreements, student exchanges, and academic collaborations.
• Develop and implement safety and crisis response protocols for students and faculty traveling abroad.
• Monitor and assess program effectiveness, gathering feedback from students and faculty to inform continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with university offices (e.g., Registrar, Financial Aid, International Center) to streamline international programming processes.
• Support the marketing and recruitment efforts for international programs, including informational sessions, promotional materials, and outreach campaigns.

External Programs - Ensure the overall productivity and success of the Global Centers’ programs for both international and external constituents such as international conferences, executive programs, and one-to-six week academic international programs hosted at USD:

• Provide leadership skills including creativity and initiative in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing new and existing special programs.
• Coordinate with external con