Associate Vice President for STEM Outreach and Engagement

Status: Full-time Exempt

About Us

IES Global headquartered in Chicago is a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider dedicated to transforming the lives of nearly 10000 students annually through unparalleled study abroad experiences. We offer 400 programs in 85 locations worldwide partnering with 500 colleges and universities to create authentic educational experiences that exceed expectations.

IES Global comprises a collective of brands including IES Abroad IES Internships IES Customized & Faculty-Led Programs and the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF). We champion meaningful academic and cultural education integrate perspectives prioritize student health and safety and strive to better the world through our Global Good Commitment.

For 75 years we have been a trusted leader in global education. We are committed to expanding access to study abroad fostering a sense of belonging for everyone at IES Global and building cultural competence among our students partners and staff worldwide.

When all people feel included and valued in the workplace our work environment is enhanced and our mission becomes more achievable. At IES Global that looks like proudly bringing together top talent from across the globe with varying perspectives and expertise and enabling them to thrive at work.

Join us and become part of a community dedicated to creating global leaders and life-changing experiences.

Summary of Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for STEM Outreach and Engagement is a senior-level role in the Office of the Provost dedicated to advancing institutional priorities in STEM outreach and engagement. This position is focused on building and strengthening relationships with schools colleges/universities community organizations and external partners to expand opportunities in STEM for students. The AVP will serve as a strategic connector fostering effective collaboration across internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of outreach and engagement initiatives and long-term impact.

Essential Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Strategic Advising: Provide leadership and insight to support design and implementation of initiatives that broaden STEM engagement and align with institutional and departmental priorities.

• College & External Relations: Strengthen relationships with new and potential consortium schools international colleges and universities industry partners and other organizations to support the building of STEM pipeline and outreach. Ensure coordination and alignment and transparent communications with other IES department involved in developing and managing partner and institutional relations.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work across IES departments to promote alignment and integration of STEM outreach and engagement intiatives; ensure consistent communication and collaboration across teams.

• Evaluation & Impact: Assess existing outreach and engagement practices propose new and modified approaches in order to realize ambitious goals set for STEM enrollments at IES. Continuously analyze outcomes provide data-driven recommendations for improving effectiveness and sustainability of STEM programming globally.

• Resource Development: Identify cultivate and leverage partnerships to support sustainable growth of outreach and engagement efforts in support of STEM initiatives.

• Capacity-Building: Advise and train internal staff responsible for outreach and engagement initiatives.

Additional:

• Periodic travel related to the socialization and marketing of STEM programs including strategic campus visits conference attendance and presentations.

• Maintain strong working relationships with top sending institutions.

• Any other task or duty as assigned or required.

Experience & Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible non-profit or higher education experience in college relations or recruiting

• Tangible evidence of successfully managing a major initiative in higher education including driving enrollments and successfully marketing new programs

• Broad knowledge of U.S. higher education and international education

• Experience living working or conducting research abroad for an extended time is preferred

• Exceptional strategic thinking and management skills

• Outstanding analytical ability

• Significant experience working broadly from the strategic/conceptual level to the actual implementation of strategic initiatives

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working across cultures

• Ability to engage all stakeholders

Education Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred

Hiring Salary Range

$160000- $175000

Benefits Eligible

Yes

IES Abroad offers a wide range of benefits for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found on our website: to Apply:

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Equal Opportunity Employment:

IES Abroad is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We strive to treat people with respect; fully utilizing employees abilities and promoting workforce diversity.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race color ancestry sex (including pregnancy) age national origin citizenship religion marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable laws.