19 Senior Director: Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) (P4) at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main tasks

• Provide strategic management and leadership towards the comprehensive internationalisation of the University and the reporting on internationalisation
• Provide collaborative leadership and support in respect of the various internationalisation projects (E.g., IoHE, Curriculum, I@H, Research, Mobility, Partnerships, Governance, Estates & Infrastructure, etc.).
• Facilitate, monitor, and evaluate international institutional partnerships with a global reach as per the CUT Global Engagement Strategy
• Manage human resources in CGE and the financial sustainability of the Centre for Global Engagement as a semi self-funding entity.
• Researching, writing, and publishing in the field of internationalisation of Higher Education.
• Provide leadership in respect of the strategic international marketing and positioning of the Institution, and the recruitment of international students.
• Provide leadership in the Administration of Staff and Student Mobility and international education
• Digital Integration and Accessibility for enhanced Internationalisation

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• A Doctoral degree.
• Five years’ experience in a higher education senior management position that included the management of international activities, finance, and human resources.
• Proven expertise in the strategic priorities of a higher education institution.
• Insight into higher education internationalisation trends, digital internationalisation, and change management.
• Knowledge of local and global internationalisation policy frameworks.
• Scholarly publications in the field of internationalisation of Higher Education (HE).
• Proven track record of participation in conferences that focus on Internationalisation of Higher Education (presenter / panellist / conference governance structures).
• Track record of local and international academic partner relationships.

Desired Qualification/ Knowledge And/Or Experience

• At least five years of executive/senior managerial experience in a higher education internationalisation environment.
• Accredited scholarly publications in the field of internationalisation of HE
• Academic credibility as recognised by peers and the university environment
• Experience in a multi-campus setting.
• In addition to a Doctorate, a management qualification or equivalent.