Assistant Provost for Global Engagement/Chief International Officer
About this role
Job Posting:
JR102032 Assistant Provost for Global Engagement/Chief International Officer (Open)Department:
SU Academic Affairs-Academic Operations, PMPosition Type:
RegularOpen Date:
08-19-2026Close Date:
$133,000 - $155,000Job Description:
Job Summary
Lead Salisbury University’s comprehensive global engagement strategy by overseeing the full portfolio of the Janet Dudley Eshbach Center for International Education (CIE), including study abroad, study away (National Student Exchange), international admissions, international student & scholar services, the English Language Institute (ELI), and bilateral student exchange programs that bring visiting students to SU. Strengthen global partnerships, expand international learning opportunities, and collaborate across campus to advance internationalization, intercultural learning, and SU’s global visibility.
Authority and Accountability
Reports to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs. There are currently 2 full-time staff and 3 full-time faculty reporting to this position.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree (international education, higher education administration, or related field preferred).
- 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in international education.
- Strong knowledge of immigration compliance, risk management, and global higher education trends.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and intercultural skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and academic leadership.
- Ability to be recognized by USCIS as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for the F-1 visa program and Responsible Officer (RO) for the J-1 visa program required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a public university setting.
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
- Record of securing external funding for international programs.
Additional Job Information:
The position is a full-time, exempt, state role with comprehensive benefits.
Priority will be given to applicants who apply by September 11, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.
Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Company at a glance
The University System of Maryland (USM) is the state’s public higher education system. The USM Office works closely with our 12 universities and 3 regional education centers to leverage their collective expertise and resources, share best practices, increase the USM’s effectiveness and efficiency, and advance its mission to improve quality of life in Maryland.
The System employs more than 40,000 faculty and staff across all USM institutions. About 100 employees work in the USM Office, which is headquartered in Baltimore and has locations in Adelphi, Annapolis, and Columbia, MD. To view current employment opportunities at the USM Office, visit: www.usmd.edu/usm/employment/usmojobs
USM Office employees are focused on advancing the USM's 5 strategic priorities with leadership by the USM Chancellor and Board of Regents.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The USM is one of the most diverse public university systems in the nation and aspires to reflect the full diversity of our state among our students, faculty and staff.
Academic Excellence and Innovation
Providing affordable higher education and increasing student retention and completion rates are among the USM’s top priorities.
Access, Affordability, and Achievement
Serving more than 175,000 students, the USM strives to make higher education accessible to all, including recent high school graduates, transfer students, working adults, and underserved populations. Average in-state tuition and fees for Maryland’s public, four-year institutions remain below the national average.
Workforce and Economic Development
USM institutions address workforce shortage areas, awarding about 14,000 STEM degrees, 3,800 health care degrees, and 2,300 teaching degrees in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Research
USM faculty and staff continue to fuel research and discovery, with about $1.8 billion in research and sponsored programs expenditures in FY 2024.
Top Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
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