OVERVIEW The Vice Provost for International Academic Initiatives and Chief Global Engagement Officer serves as Montclair State University’s senior international officer, guiding the institution’s global strategy and internationalization efforts. Reporting directly to the Provost, this role provides leadership across academic, administrative, and partnership-focused dimensions of international engagement. The position is central to aligning global activities with the university’s mission and academic priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide strategic leadership for the university’s global strategy and internationalization efforts – Oversee international partnerships across academic and institutional areas – Lead international student and scholar services – Guide global mobility programs, including study abroad and Fulbright-related activities – Oversee international recruitment support – Ensure compliance related to international programs and activities – Lead and support fundraising efforts for global academic initiatives – Serve as the university’s senior international officer REQUIREMENTS – Significant senior-level experience in international education leadership WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Global engagement is a defining element of modern higher education, shaping research collaboration, student learning, and institutional reputation. This role matters because it provides strategic coherence to a wide range of international activities, ensuring they are academically grounded, well-supported, and aligned with institutional goals. By integrating partnerships, mobility, and services under unified leadership, the position strengthens the university’s global impact and sustainability. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate senior-level leadership experience in international education, emphasizing scope, scale, and strategic impact rather than operational detail alone – Articulate a clear philosophy of internationalization that connects global engagement to academic quality, access, and institutional mission – Highlight experience working across multiple functional areas, such as partnerships, mobility, compliance, and student or scholar services – Provide examples of collaboration with senior academic leadership, including provosts or deans, to show readiness for institution-wide influence – If applicable, describe experience supporting or advancing fundraising or resource development for academic or global initiatives – Tailor application materials to show understanding of the role as both a strategic leader and an institutional representative for global engagement