Director International Programs Jobs in California

Position description
UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) integrates the academic excellence of the University of California with practical, career-relevant education in a premier Southern California location. PaCE's International Programs provide selected students from around the world with the opportunity to experience U.S. college life while enhancing their education and skills through customized, specialized coursework. In this context, the PaCE Director of International Programs (Continuing Educator II) is responsible for the independent administration, management, development, and coordination of all International Programs offered by PaCE. The incumbent serves as PaCE's primary liaison with international partners and universities. Furthermore, the Director of International Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight of PaCE's international initiatives, aligning programs with institutional goals while advising leadership on growth, collaboration, and operational efficiency. They supervise staff and program operations, oversee the development and assessment of academic and co-curricular offerings, and ensure effective admissions, student support, and communication processes to promote student success. The Director leads recruitment and outreach efforts by establishing policies, developing strategies to meet enrollment targets, managing partnerships with international institutions and agencies, and collaborating on marketing materials. Additionally, they monitor recruitment effectiveness, coordinate across departments, and manage data, budgeting, reporting, and financial planning to support sustainable program growth.
Duties Include:
Leadership
Under the general direction of the PaCE Dean and in collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Director of International Programs:
• Provides vision, leadership, and planning for international program initiatives consistent with PaCE's Strategic Plan.
• Serves as the primary resource for the identification and analysis of best practices and national trends related to international program efforts.
• Supervises the International PaCE Programs Team, and its coordination with PaCE Programs and Operational Support units (Finance, Marketing, Customer Success and Outreach).
• Supervises the recruitment, performance management, and professional development of staff within International Programs.
• Advises PaCE Leadership, seeking growth opportunities, collaboration among PaCE programs, and synergistic efficiency.
Student Program Development, Retention, and Support
• Develops, maintains, and assesses PaCE's portfolio of international programs and alignment with its mission.
• Oversees curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement, retention, and completion;
• Oversees admissions processes, academic and student support, and communications with prospective and current international students.
Recruitment & Outreach
• Establishes admissions policies and procedures;
• Develops and implements a robust recruitment program to meet PaCE enrollment goals.
• In collaboration with Marketing, oversees production of outreach materials (application materials, web materials, admissions brochures, and other pertinent prospective student materials) for international programs.
• Cultivates and establishes strategic and contractual agreements with international university officials, government agencies, educational organizations, and agents, managing these relationships to meet or exceed PaCE's international student recruitment goals.
• Liaises with assisting agencies such as the US Department of Commerce, National Association for Foreign Student Affairs, etc., to increase international student enrollment.
• Monitors the effectiveness of outreach and recruitment efforts, develops short- and long-range plans, and refines the plan as needed for international student recruitment.
• Engages regularly and systematically with other university and PaCE departments regarding student stages in the recruitment and enrollment pipeline.
Administration & Budget
• Manages, analyzes, and utilizes data to achieve international student enrollment goals, in collaboration with the PaCE operational support team.
• Manages the International Programs budget and provides quarterly reports on enrollments, revenue, and expenditures;
• Produces budget and enrollment projections, researches competition, and optimizes program pricing.
Department: https://professional.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master's degree in a related field
• 5+ years of administrative experience in academia, with 5-8 years in a director role managing international education programs

Preferred qualifications

• Strong expertise in international education, knowledge of global education models, strategic thinking, intercultural communication, risk assessment, and program management;
• Proven ability to build relationships globally and work effectively across divisions
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and oral/written communication skills. Intercultural experiences, particularly as reflected in study, research, living, or working abroad;
• Experience with self-supporting programs;
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, implementation, and support;
• Experience in strategic planning and managing complex, global service-driven programs.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03111
Help contact: julia.choi@professional.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA