The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS), comprised of 4 departments and 22 Centers, Institutes, and Programs, is a leader in the study of international affairs and the languages, cultures, and perspectives shaping our world. HLS takes a multidisciplinary approach to global education, offering instruction in over 80 languages, the most in the country, and helping students develop cultural fluency and expertise in nearly every region, including Africa, Russia, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The position will advance international understanding and global competence through outreach and programming to a wide range of statewide, regional and public stakeholders, prospective HLS students, businesses, non-profit and community organizations, colleges, media, and the public. The program management specialist:
- Works as liaison between the HLS Global and Area Studies Centers, the Center for Rural Engagement (CRE), respective regional campuses, and Office for the Vice President of International Affairs (OVPIA) to advance the Internationalizing the IU Heartland initiative.
- Collaborates with IUN leadership to craft a specific set of international outreach activities that will directly support strategic goals and priorities for the campus. Develops and coordinates statewide initiatives with CRE, IU’s regional campuses, and with other universities and educational institutions.
- Provides general coordination and support for HLS Centers’ outreach initiatives and develop new partnerships and initiatives that further the goals of HLS and its centers.
- Developes and markets the HLS online resource web page Access Global
- Coordinates professional development opportunities in international studies, global affairs, and civic leadership
- Develops, fosters, and manages statewide and regional international education programs that will provide more engagement and capacity in international issues, world affairs and cultures, and global careers
- Works with the HLS Recruitment and Admissions, Marketing and Communications, and Student Initiatives teams so new outreach initiatives support recruitment and retention and lead to a more diversified HLS student body.
For more information and application materials, see here.