Director Center International Engagement

Director of the Center for International Engagement

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Job Family Group:
Staff

Department/Office: AVP Inclusive Excellence

Time Type:
Full time

Compensation: $89,270.92-$

Trinity University seeks a Director of the Center for International Engagement (CIE) to provide strategic leadership for the university's global initiatives and internationalization efforts. Reporting to the Associate Provost, the Director will advance global learning, oversee international programs and partnerships, and lead a collaborative team supporting study abroad and international student and scholar services.

The Director serves as the chief advocate and strategist for international engagement at Trinity, guiding institutional priorities related to global education, mobility, and partnerships. This role combines visionary leadership with operational oversight, fiscal stewardship, and a strong commitment to inclusive, student-centered global learning.

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, and a nationally ranked liberal arts university renowned for its academic excellence, close faculty‑student engagement, and commitment to life‑long learning and intentional inclusion. Founded in 1869, Trinity offers high‑quality science, liberal arts, and pre‑professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries.

Trinity is a residential campus with robust co‑curricular programming which compliments the curricular, including academic and resource support to help students connect to the campus community. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

The Center for International Engagement (CIE), housed in Academic Affairs, advances Trinity University's commitment to global learning and intercultural engagement. As the institutional hub for international programs, CIE provides strategic leadership for study abroad, international student and scholar services, and global partnerships, ensuring compliance and responsible risk management. Located in a new welcoming, centrally located campus space, CIE collaborates with faculty and partners to support the internationalization of the curriculum and expand access to meaningful global learning experiences.

It also connects international students, faculty and staff with campus life and resources, celebrating and promoting cultural exchange across the university.

Trinity University is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

Lead institution‑wide initiatives to advocate for, provide strategic oversight of, manage, and coordinate the development of programs that support the Center's internationalization goals. Actively participate in university‑wide strategic planning processes to help shape the university's global priorities and future direction.

• Strategic Planning and Assessment: Provide executive leadership for planning and assessment efforts, leveraging meaningful data to ensure continuous improvement of Center's programs and services. Oversee and guide staff in the development and implementation of effective assessment strategies, including financial analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs), for ongoing program review.
• Collaborative Program Enhancement of Study Abroad: Provide strategic oversight and direction to staff for the continuous refinement of the center's study abroad portfolio, with a focus on ensuring the development of fiscally responsible and logistically sustainable models. Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and international partners to develop new opportunities and enhance…