COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONL EXCHANGE (CIEE) CIEE is a nonprofit, non:governmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange. For 70 years CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. Serving over 300 U.S. College and University consortium members, CIEE operates sixty study centers in over forty countries that support study abroad programs for over 6,000 students annually. In addition, as the largest sponsor for U.S. Department of State J:1 Visa programs, CIEE helps nearly 25,000 international students participate in U.S. based exchange programs annually. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty development seminars, and inbound exchange study, work, and internship programs for todays high school and university students, professionals, and educators.
Summary of Role
The Academic Director oversees, in collaboration with and supervision by the Global Institute Director, the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programming year:round for the CIEE Global Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More generally, it is the job of the Academic Director to provide intellectual leadership and to ensure a rigorous, engaging and supportive learning environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Recruitment, evaluation, hiring, training, and management of instructors
Developing and managing close partnerships with local universities
Curriculum development, including management of syllabi creation
Assurance of highest academic standards, in compliance with academic policies with Academic Affairs department
Scheduling of all Global Institute, OC and non:OC Program courses, and oversight of co:curricular activities
Academic and Programmatic Oversight of all Global Institute programs: OC and non:OC programs, including HS, FAC, IFDS, TEACH, TEFL, others
Program development and management including new and existing academic tracks; short:term programs; faculty and custom:led programs; International Faculty Development Seminars and other programs as needed
Creating and overseeing delivery of public lecture series program
Conducting instructor course evaluations of all courses
Management of student course evaluation process
Academic advising of incoming and current students
Oversight of placements into Academic Projects (practice:based seminars)
Recording student grades (Polaris)
Advises on IT and LMS (Canvas, other) needs and manages Canvas as the platform to communicate with students
Development of Academic Tours and activities in conjunction with Student Life Staff
If possible teaches at least one course per semester/summer; more if time allows
Coordination of and compliance with academic policies with Academic Affairs staff in Portland, very closely with Worldwide Global Institute Academic Director
Teaching : Minimum five years teaching in a university environment with a student:focused approach. Demonstrated teaching experience to U.S. college students. A research track record would be an advantage
Experience : knowledge of the US academic system and of the study abroad sector in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Organization:Ability to reconcile statistics and handle multiple ongoing tasks and prioritize within a complex administrative environment
Communication :Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English, and enthusiasm about working with and giving time as motivator and educator to our students
Communication with faculty : be able to lead the faculty and gain their respect and confidence, experience and soundness of judgement to provide effective communication with adjunct faculty, some of them senior scholars of standing
Flexibility: Must be flexible and be able to respond quickly to changing circumstances. Must have a high toleran
