Associate Provost for Global Partnerships and International Education

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Interested in joining a dynamic university community and building your career at one of the East Coasts leading public universities-just minutes from the beach? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers the opportunity to do both. UNCW combines academic excellence with an exceptional coastal location, creating a vibrant and welcoming environment to live and work.UNCW employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall wellness and work-life balance. These offerings include a wide range of programs, resources, policies, and practices that provide flexibility and choice to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, with health coverage beginning on the first day of the month following hire. Retirement benefits include employer contributions to either a defined contribution or defined benefit plan, with eligibility beginning upon election. Optional disability plans are also available.Full-time employees may also take advantage of the tuition waiver program, which covers tuition and fees for up to three undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other UNC System institution. Additionally, UNCW fully covers tuition and fees for one UNCW course during each summer session.Beyond core benefits, UNCW supports employee well-being and professional growth through a wide array of additional offerings. These include complimentary membership to the Campus Recreation Center, on-campus vaccine and booster clinics, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance options, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave accrual, 24 hours of paid community service leave, and family medical leave following 12 months of continuous service.Employees also have access to extensive training and development opportunities along with confidential support services through the Employee Assistance Program-many of which are available at no cost.At UNCW, employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to thrive-both professionally and personally.

Recruitment Range: $150,320 - $175,375
Vacancy Number: E1518
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: International Programs - 33700
Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of Global Partnerships and International Education is dedicated to developing and increasing the international dimension of the UNCW campus. This is accomplished by fostering programs and services for international students; helping UNCW students to participate in education abroad programs; assisting UNCW faculty in their teaching, research, and scholarship abroad; developing and strengthening educational linkages with international partners so as to create opportunities for student, faculty, and staff exchanges; identifying and obtaining resources to further the internationalization of UNCW, and by enhancing and expanding international and global opportunities and resources on campus and in the surrounding community.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Associate Provost of Global Partnerships and International Education serves as UNCW's senior academic leader for international education and global engagement. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost is a collaborative and globally experienced leader providing vision, coordination, and oversight for the University's global strategic plan initiatives.

The Associate Provost will:

• Advance UNCW's strategic internationalization priorities across teaching, research, service and student success.
• Cultivate and steward high-impact global partnerships.
• Ensure a welcoming, compliant and supportive environment for international students, scholars and faculty.

This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational expertise, and collaborative relationship-building across academic and administrative units. The Associate Provost will possess a keen understanding of the global education landscape and have demonstrated experience in creating and managing global programs, including fiscal oversight. This role collaborates closely with campus constituents including Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Legal and Risk Management, the Provost's Cabinet and college leadership to ensure compliance and support for global initiatives.

Units that directly report to the Associate Provost are:

• Office of Education Abroad
• Office of International Students and Scholars
• English Language Center

International travel is an essential component of the position based on institutional strategic priority and need.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Earned master's degree with significant senior-level experience in international education or global engagement.
• Minimum of eight years of senior leadership experience, including significant administrative responsibility in international education or global engagement.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing institution-wide global or international strategies.
• Significant experience with one or more of the following: international partnerships, study abroad/global mobility, international student and scholar services, globally engaged research, or international academic programs.
• Strong understanding of international education regulations, risk management, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively across academic and administrative units in a complex institutional environment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Doctorate degree.
• Experience serving as a Senior International Officer or equivalent role at a public research university.
• Experience working at an R2 university.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, personnel, and complex operations within international education.
• Record of fostering inclusive, accessible, and equitable global learning opportunities.
• Experience contributing to advancement, fundraising, or global alumni engagement.
• Proficiency in a second language and substantial international lived or professional experience.
• Active engagement in national or international professional associations related to global education.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: E1518
Job Posting Date: 04/10/2026
Posting Close Date: 5/10/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system prior to the posting close date to be considered.