Center Director

Center Director

World Learning

Vienna, Austria

Position Description:

The Center Director (CD) leads SIT’s Austria-based programs, overseeing academic quality, operations, and student services. The CD will manage the semester program Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade: Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy and a diverse portfolio of experiential learning programs, ensuring alignment with SIT’s mission of academic excellence and community engagement.

Responsibilities include:

• Academic Program Management: Oversee curriculum design, teach one course per semester, and guide student research projects and internships. Ensure academic rigor and experiential learning components align with SIT standards;
• Student Services: Provide academic advising, cross-cultural guidance, and student well-being support in collaboration with SIT’s Office of Student Health, Safety, and Well-Being;
• Operations & Compliance: Manage center operations, finances, and local partnerships. Ensure compliance with local laws and SIT policies;
• Human Resources: Recruit, supervise, and support faculty and staff, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment;
• Health, Safety & Security: Implement SIT health and safety protocols, act as the primary contact for student emergencies, and maintain contingency plans;
• Community Engagement: Build partnerships with local organizations, promote SIT’s mission, and integrate community-based learning into the curriculum;
• Marketing: Support the production of SIT promotional materials by providing updates, content, and other information as requested;
• Other: Participate as needed and possibly present at conferences or at other professional meetings; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Political Science, History, Peace Studies, European Studies, or related field;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in academic program management, program administration, experiential education, or international higher education;
• Fluency in English; German proficiency preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and student well-being;
• Legal right to work and reside in Austria;
• Academic and practical knowledge of Austria;
• Knowledge of Eastern Europe or comparative politics desirable.

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