Director, Center for Global Engagement

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a strategic leader to serve as Director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). The role provides vision and operational oversight for international education, intercultural engagement, and global learning across the university.

The Director will collaborate with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the Office of the Provost to advance internationalization, support global programming, and ensure immigration compliance while representing CGE in external

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6+ years of leadership experience in related field.
• Doctorate is preferred.
• Experience in international education, student affairs, or related field.
• Expertise in immigration compliance, global programming, and intercultural engagement.
• Ability to build partnerships and lead complex operations across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Center for Global Engagement and oversee International Student and Scholar Services, Global Exchanges, the Global Citizenship Certificate, and intercultural programs.
• Collaborate with partners across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the Office of the Provost to advance internationalization goals.
• Support immigration matters and represent the Center in institutional and external partnerships.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for CGE and drive cross-campus engagement and global learning.

Skills

Leadership

International education

Immigration compliance

Global programming

Cross-campus collaboration

Organizational management

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Job description

Position Overview

Florida State University (FSU) seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as its next Director of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director will provide vision, leadership, and operational oversight for one of the University's most visible and impactful centers, supporting international education, intercultural engagement, and global learning.

About Florida State University

Located in the capital city of Tallahassee, a premier public research university and Carnegie R1 institution, Florida State University enrolls more than 46,000 students and is nationally recognized for academic excellence and an exceptional student experience. FSU is deeply committed to preparing students for success in an interconnected world through global engagement, international partnerships, and cross-cultural learning opportunities.

About the Center for Global Engagement

The Center for Global Engagement plays a central role in advancing the University's internationalization efforts. Serving more than 2,400 international students and over 250 scholars and faculty, the Center provides immigration advising and compliance services, global exchange programs, the Global Citizenship Certificate, and a wide range of intercultural and educational initiatives. Through signature programs, events, and partnerships, CGE fosters meaningful intercultural connections, global awareness, and student engagement across the University community.

Responsibilities

The Director provides leadership for the Center for Global Engagement, overseeing International Student and Scholar Services, Global Exchanges, the Global Citizenship Certificate, and intercultural programs. Working closely with partners across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the Office of the Provost, the Director advances FSU's internationalization goals, supports global learning and student success initiatives, and serves as a key resource on immigration and international education matters. The role also represents the Center for Global Engagement in institutional and external partnerships.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader with a strong commitment to international education and intercultural engagement. A master's degree and at least six years of relevant experience (or a bachelor's degree and eight years of experience) are required; a doctorate is preferred. Candidates should possess leadership experience in international education, student affairs, or a related field, along with expertise in immigration compliance, global programming, organizational management, and cross‑campus collaboration. The ability to build partnerships, lead complex operations, and advance institutional priorities through innovation and teamwork is essential.

Application Process

WittKieffer is assisting Florida State University in this search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a résumé and a letter of interest addressing the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations described in the Leadership Profile. Applications should be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to WittKieffer consultants Robert Springall and Roxana Woudstra at [e-mail].