Founding Center Director – Vienna

CIEE; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CIEE Vienna is seeking a Center Director to lead the launch, establishment, and long-term management of the Vienna Center. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of building operations from the ground up while ensuring alignment with CIEE’s global standards.

You will develop academic programming, recruit and manage a local team, secure partnerships, and oversee performance, quality, and growth to deliver high-impact study abroad experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of ten years of leadership experience in study abroad, international education exchange, or related higher education setting.
• Ph.D. preferred; Master’s degree or international equivalent required.
• Experience in Vienna or a major European city.
• Strong leadership, staff management, and budget oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Lead the launch and long-term management of the Vienna Center.
• Develop academic programming, recruit and manage faculty and staff; build partnerships with universities and housing providers.
• Oversee student services, visas, orientation, and safety protocols; ensure health and security standards.
• Direct HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Provide external relations, internships, and community engagement to raise awareness and meet standards.
• Oversee financial and legal management, vendor relations, and compliance with local laws.
• Support marketing collaborations with internal teams and manage project updates.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Staff management

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

English/German bilingual

Academic partnerships

Strategic planning

Operations management

Ausbildung

Ph.D. preferred

Master's degree or international equivalent required

Jobbeschreibung

CIEE Vienna is seeking a Center Director to lead the launch, establishment, and long-term management of the Vienna Center. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of building operations from the ground up while ensuring alignment with CIEE’s global standards.

You will develop academic programming, recruit and manage a local team, secure partnerships, and oversee performance, quality, and growth to deliver high-impact study abroad experiences.