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Missouri University of Science and Technology, a leading STEM-focused public research university, seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to coordinate the university’s international initiatives.
The Senior Director will play a pivotal role in aligning campus services and resources to enhance support for a vibrant community of international students and scholars and will serve as the university’s Senior Internationalization Officer (SIO).As part of these efforts, the incumbent is expected to form close working relationships with Graduate and International Admissions, International Student and Scholar Services, Student Diversity Initiatives, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Human Resources, and other key collaborators. The Senior Director will also guide the university’s efforts to expand and maintain Missouri S&T’s international partnership agreements. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Senior Director will have campus-wide influence and guide efforts to further position Missouri S&T as a global leader in research, teaching, and innovation.
Key Position Responsibilities
The Senior Director of International Initiatives will serve as a leading subject matter expert on globalization at Missouri S&T and will have initial funding to hire one full-time staff member(e.g.,a program coordinator)to help scale their efforts. As a result of the Senor Director’s work, the university will move toward a more cohesive, coordinated, and effective support infrastructure for campus internationalization. This scope of work may include-but is not limited to-the following roles and responsibilities: Establish a cohesive plan and accompanying goals for campus internationalization that align with Missouri S&T’s larger strategic plan and the university’s North Star Goals.
Committee Member | Committee Role |
Daniel Forciniti | Chair of Search Committee |
Simran Bhatia | Senior Organizational Health Education Specialist, Well-being |
Grant Clark | S&T Graduate Student, Geology and Geophysics |
Stephen Gao | Chair and Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor, Earth Sciences and Engineering |
Jodi Hasekamp | Director for Graduate and International Admissions, Enrollment Management |
Chang-Soo Kim | Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Faculty Fellow in Graduate Education |
Vadym Mochalin | Associate Professor, Chemistry |
Gabriel Reimao Maggi Nicolosi Rocha | Assistant Professor, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering |
Dedie Wilson | Senior Program Coordinator, Experiential Learning |