Associate Director of Global Education

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Director of Global Education position. The Associate Director of Global Education is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Associate Director provides student advising, strategic planning, programing and resource development for global education initiatives at Amherst College. The Associate Director advises students on all aspects of study away at Amherst, plans events and collaborates with other departments on campus, including student groups, to promote global opportunities as part of an Amherst experience. The Associate Director facilitates visits from study away programs to campus and participates in risk management planning and response. Several exchange partnerships are part of their portfolio, which includes student advising and relationship management with partner universities. This position manages the office’s social media accounts and strategically develops campaigns to communicate the goals and mission of the office and develops resources for students from diverse backgrounds. The Associate Director supervises student employees for the office. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Student Advising

• Work one-on-one with students to advise on appropriate programs for credit, including selective exchange programs

• Guide students through the petition process for non-approved programs, i.e., research programs, make recommendations to faculty Committee on Global Education

• Engage in sensitive communication with students, including topics such as managing physical and mental health off campus, accommodations, academic and disciplinary standing, and navigating social identities in a new cultural context

• Assist in the maintenance of student records and College data

Strategic Planning, Programming, and Resource Development

• Create and implement signature events for the office

• Collaborate at the divisional and institutional levels to develop programs, events, resources, etc. related to the mission of the office

• Collaborate with Office of Inclusion and Cultural Resources and student affinity groups on identify specific resources and programs

• Advise on select student exchanges, including recruitment and relationship management with foreign partners

• Develop pre-departure and re-entry programs that help prepare students for time off campus and re-entry programs that help students integrate their experience back on campus

• Participate in college committees, e.g., Travel Risk Management Group, as deemed necessary by the director

Risk Management

• Respond to study away student emergencies as needed

• Develop risk management policies and protocols and participate in risk management planning with campus partners

• Manage college-sponsored travel in the travel registry

Social Media and Communications

• Contribute to weekly office newsletters for targeted student groups, e.g., prospective students, returned students

• Manage student blog, including proofreading/editing post drafts and providing feedback to students, as well as uploading completed posts

• Manage social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Instagram) and post content for student outreach, event promotion, etc.

• Develop and implement social media campaigns that align with and promote the mission and vision of the Glo