"Assistant /Associate Director of Faculty-Led Learning Across the Globe"

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Faculty-led Learning Across the Globe (FLAG) manages the operational aspects of Grinnell College’s short-term, faculty-led courses that include embedded travel and site-based learning for students. This role is responsible for coordinating various program operations, such as travel logistics, budget oversight, health and safety planning, and ensuring compliance with both institutional and international standards. They work directly with faculty to develop and support proposed courses, guide them through program logistics, and collaborate on inclusive and intercultural pedagogies that enhance the academic and experiential outcomes of FLAG courses.

By combining detailed operational oversight with academic partnerships, the Associate Director ensures the successful delivery of transformative, high-impact global learning opportunities. This role is crucial in advancing Grinnell College’s mission to foster meaningful, inclusive, and globally engaged education.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and collaborate with faculty (30%): Recruit and work with Grinnell faculty to develop FLAG courses, including program logistics, onsite learning goals, and re-entry activities. Collaborate with faculty on inclusive and intercultural pedagogies that strengthen global learning experiences.
• Program administration and logistics (35%): Provide leadership in administrative planning to strengthen logistical preparations, budget monitoring, workflow processes, and application management. Oversee travel arrangements, health and safety planning, and operational logistics for outbound faculty-led programs.
• Student advising and outreach (20%): Oversee the recruitment, advising, and support of students to engage prospective students. Advise student participants, coordinate pre-departure orientations, and design post-travel programming to deepen intercultural learning.
• Promotion and marketing (10%): Promote FLAG programs on campus and represent the College at national and international conferences and through publications. Contribute to communications that highlight FLAG’s impact for the broader community.
• Donor and alumni engagement (5%): Work with IGE leadership and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to support donor stewardship and share FLAG stories with alumni and external partners. Develop and administer assessment models for the College’s Global Learning Goals to inform program growth and storytelling.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage in. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of work experience is required.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Works effectively within a team environment
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of campus constituency
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload
• The ability to communicate effectively, utilizing various modes of communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, with strong international content in educational subject area.
• 5 years of work experience in the education abroad field, including previous engagement with NAFSA and/or the Forum on Education Abroad.
• Previous experience working with short-term, faculty-led programs.
• Event management, public speaking, liaising across different constituencies.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal at: https://jobs.grinnell.edu

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Status: Full-time

Work Location Type: Available for Hybrid

FLSA Category: Exempt

Career Level: P2

Anticipated Hiring Range: Assistant - $54k to $62k annually / Associate - $58k to $68k annually