Ph3Overview /h3pJoin to apply for the Director of Marist Italy role at Marist University /ppThis is a leadership role to guide the Marist Italy branch campus in Florence and strengthen existing programs while developing new international offerings. /ph3Job Summary /h3pA nationally recognized leader in international education, Marist University seeks the next director of its Marist Italy branch campus in Florence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator eager to lead a unique, celebrated program toward new heights of distinction and innovation. /ph3Position Details /h3pPosition Title: Director of Marist Italy /ppDepartment / School: International Programs /ppLocation: Florence, Italy (with travel to other sites and time on the Marist home campus in NY) /ppHours: 37.5 per week; M-TH 9 am – 5 pm; F 9 am – 3:30 pm; some evenings and weekends required /ppType: Full-time; Administrative (Exempt) /ppSalary / Pay Rate: 115,000 - 125,000 /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliProvide leadership of Marist’s campus in Florence, including supervision of the Associate Director, Assistant Director, Student Services Coordinator, and Residence Life Coordinator. Together with the team, create, offer, and ensure ongoing improvements to Marist’s programs in Italy. /liliFoster and nurture strong communication and relations with program partners and affiliates. /liliSet and supervise workflow and projects by Marist Italy staff based on the Marist home campus in NY. /liliManage the Italy budget and set priorities for programmatic and other expenditure. /liliRepresent Marist effectively within Florence’s international education community and Italy more broadly. /liliDevelop and elevate strong post-study abroad Italy programming and Florence alumni support on the home campus as well. /liliOther duties as assigned. /li /ulh3Minimum Qualifications /h3ulliTen or more years of experience in international education and study abroad, including supporting US American students’ academic, cultural, and personal adjustment to living in another culture. /liliFluency in Italian and English. /liliMaster’s degree in a relevant field. /liliDeep knowledge of Italy and Italian culture and society, through academic study, lived experience, or a combination thereof. /liliActive in the professional field of international education, for example through NAFSA and The Forum on Education Abroad. Active engagement with NAFSA’s Education Abroad Knowledge Community and / or The Forum’s Standards of Good Practice in Education Abroad. /liliStrong supervision and teambuilding skills, intercultural management, and commitment to developing and leading dynamic and high performing teams toward a common mission. /liliExemplary intercultural skills and ability to establish and consistently enhance working relationships across cultures. /liliAdaptability, energy, and commitment to running the strongest possible international programs. /li /ulh3Essential Functions /h3ulliProvide leadership of Marist’s campus in Florence, including supervision of the Associate Director, Assistant Director, Student Services Coordinator, and Residence Life Coordinator. Together with the team, create, offer, and ensure ongoing improvements to Marist’s programs in Italy. /liliFoster and nurture strong communication and relations with program partners and affiliates. /liliSet and supervise workflow and projects by Marist Italy staff based on the Marist home campus in NY. /liliManage the Italy budget and set priorities for programmatic and other expenditure. /liliOther duties as assigned. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3pDoctorate in relevant field. /ph3Required Application Documents /h3pResume, Cover Letter, Contact Information of 3 Professional References /ppStart date: July 1, 2026 (anticipated); date subject to change based on the search process and department needs. /ph3Benefits /h3pThe position includes a comprehensive benefit package including: /pulli3 weeks of paid vacation; 4 weeks starting in year 6 /liliUnlimited paid sick time; 14+ paid holidays per year /liliMedical, Dental Vision insurance with employer contribution /liliFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD) /liliLife insurance; disability programs; workers compensation /lili403(b) defined contribution plan with stepped university contributions over years /liliTuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependents; reimbursement options for other institutions /li /ulh3About The Department / School /h3pExplore. Experience. Excel. /ppAbout 50% of Marist students study abroad; more than 75 program offerings worldwide. The Florence campus and six continents support a global education. /ph3About Marist University /h3pFounded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution with campuses in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Florence, Italy, offering international programs and experiential learning. /ph3Additional Details /h3pType Of Position: Full-time /ppSeniority level: Director /ppLocation: Florence, Italy (travel to Italy and NY as needed) /ppEmployment type: Full-time /ppJob function: Other /ppIndustries: Higher Education /ph3Equal Employment Statement /h3pMarist University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, with consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status as required by law. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr