Director, Center for Global Education - UT Chattanooga

Uniglobalcareers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks a Director for the Center for Global Education to lead initiatives supporting the internationalization of the campus student population. The role oversees study abroad, international admissions, and immigration and international student services, serving as the university’s immigration authority and driving strategic planning and fiscal management.

The Director will supervise units, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in international education and student services within higher education.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in international education and student services within higher education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for fiscal management, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, and staff performance across Center units.
• Oversee financial stewardship of the Center budget and develop the annual budget with defined resource allocation between units.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify areas of concern related to major Global Education initiatives.
• Lead and advocate for academic projects connected to the campus strategic plan and Global Education priorities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Serve as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) with DHS and DOS.
• Issue I-20 and DS-2019 documents and maintain SEVIS records.
• Advise the university on student and employee immigration matters involving federal agencies.
• Maintain and oversee policies and procedures governing the J-1 Visiting Scholars and Faculty program.

Skills

Leadership

International education

Staff management

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Tools

SEVIS

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks a Director for the Center for Global Education to lead initiatives that support the internationalization of the campus student population. The role oversees the Office of Study Abroad Programs, Undergraduate and Graduate International Admissions, and Immigration and International Student and Employee Services. The Director also serves as the university’s authority for immigration matters and compliance while leading strategic planning, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement across global education initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership for fiscal management, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, and staff performance management across Center units


• Oversee financial stewardship of the Center budget and develop the annual budget with defined resource allocation between units


• Analyze and interpret data to identify areas of concern related to major Global Education initiatives


• Lead and advocate for academic projects connected to the campus strategic plan and Global Education priorities


• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders


• Serve as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State


• Issue I-20 and DS-2019 documents and maintain SEVIS records


• Advise the university on student and employee immigration matters involving federal agencies


• Maintain and oversee policies and procedures governing the J-1 Visiting Scholars and Faculty program


• Serve as campus liaison with foreign governmental sponsors, international foundations and agencies, and international offices within the University of Tennessee System


• Establish Center procedures governing I-20 and DS-2019 processes for F-1 and J-1 programs


• Oversee risk management for international university travel involving employees and students


• Establish international risk management and crisis management procedures in collaboration with university stakeholders


• Collaborate with undergraduate and graduate admissions related to international student recruitment


• Support funding efforts through major gift solicitations, sponsorship opportunities, grants, and donor cultivation activities

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in international education and student services within higher education


• Preferred: Seven or more years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in international education and student services within higher education WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays a central role in shaping the university’s global engagement strategy and supporting international students, scholars, and faculty. Effective leadership in global education and immigration compliance helps institutions strengthen international partnerships, manage risk responsibly, and create meaningful educational opportunities for students and employees. The role also supports the university’s broader strategic goals related to innovation, student success, and international collaboration.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight leadership experience in international education, immigration compliance, and cross-functional university collaboration


• Demonstrate familiarity with SEVIS processes, federal immigration regulations, and international student or scholar services


• Include examples of budget oversight, strategic planning, and staff supervision

Key responsibilities

• Showcase experience developing partnerships with admissions teams, external agencies, or international organizations


• Quantify accomplishments where possible, such as enrollment growth, successful compliance outcomes, or program expansion


• Submit application materials early if possible, as