Job Openings
Title of Position: Director of Merida , Mexico Study ProgramCentral College invites applications for the position of Director of Merida, Mexico Study Program. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in Mexico or Spanish speaking country, superior level of Spanish and English, immediate eligibility to work in Mexico, and experience with American systems of higher education. This position offers the creative and dynamic individual an opportunity to advance Central's well-established international education identity.
This twelve-month position reports to the Director of Central College Abroad and is responsible for directing all aspects of the college's Merida Study Program. Responsibilities include: coordinate and advance the development of the academic and residence program, orient students and facilitate their cross-cultural adjustment, advise students and provide limited teaching, manage the facility, supervise student housing and house staff, coordinate course registration with local universities, support program promotion initiatives and student recruitment, manage budget and maintain records.
Central College, founded in 1853, is a private Liberal Arts college that serves over 1600 students. The college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America . The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential semester and year-long programs in 9 locations: Vienna; Paris; London; Granada, Spain; Leiden, the Netherlands; Colchester, England; Bangor, Wales; Merida, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should send (1) Employment Application(access application through www.central.edu/jobseekers ) (2) cover letter (3) resume (4) a one page statement regarding philosophy of international education, and (5) names and contact information for 3 references to:
Human Resources
Central College , Box 6000
812 University
Pella , IA 50219
Email: employment@central.edu
Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation. The position announcement can be found on the Central College website at www.central.edu/jobseekers .
Central College is strongly committed to creating a diverse community. In furtherance of that commitment, the college encourages candidates that are from diverse background, underrepresented groups, and and/or have had experience working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse populations to apply.
Central College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
