Ph3Overview /h3pbPosition Title : /b Director of Marist Italy /ppbDepartment / School : /b International Programs /ppbSalary / Pay Rate : /b 115,000 - $125,000 /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. /ph3Responsibilities and Leadership /h3pThe Director is Marist’s primary liaison to our Italian partner Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM), nurturing positive, effective, and culturally informed relations and dialogue. The Director embodies leadership and takes responsibility for smooth operations of the Florence branch campus, including high-quality, best practice, and innovative academics, co- and extra-curricular programming, experiential and other high-impact programs, student life, housing, health and wellness, risk assessment and crisis management, business operations, and representing Marist in Florence’s international education community and Italy broadly. The Director also develops and elevates post-study abroad Italy programming and Florence alumni support on the home campus. Supervises academic and co-curricular program assessment and collaborates with Marist home campus leadership to develop new academic programs. /ph3Minimum 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 /ph3Position Details /h3pThe anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026; however, the date is subject to change based on the search process and the operational needs of the department. /ph3Benefits /h3pbThe position includes a comprehensive benefit package /b /pulli3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. /liliUnlimited paid sick time. /lili14+ paid holidays per year. /liliMedical, Dental Vision insurance with 15% employee / 85% employer contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). /liliLife insurance. /liliGenerous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. /lili403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. /liliUniversity contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7 and remains 1% thereafter. /liliTypical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University. /lili403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution. /liliTuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credits per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. /liliUniversity pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. /liliEligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University. /li /ulh3About the Department / School /h3pbExplore. Experience. Excel. /b /ppAbout 50% of students study abroad during their time at Marist, and opportunities pave the way for a global education. With more than 75 program offerings, students can study abroad for two weeks, a full semester, a year, or earn a four-year degree overseas. From Florence, Italy to destinations on six continents, students have memorable experiences that last a lifetime. /ph3About Marist University /h3pFounded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution by U.S. News World Report, the Wall Street Journal / College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. For more information, please visit the Marist website. /ppbType of Position : /b Full-time /ppbClassification : /b Administrative (Exempt) /ppbMonths per Year : /b Work Schedule /ppM-TH 9 am – 5 pm; F 9 am – 3:30 pm; some evenings and weekends required. /ppbHours per Week : /b 37.5 /ppbLocation : /b The position is based in Florence, Italy. The Director will also travel extensively around Italy as well as spend time on the Marist home campus in NY and other international sites as needed. /ppbEqual Employment Statement : /b /ppMarist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. The University will strive to achieve full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community and will review policies to identify and eliminate barriers for protected groups. /ppMarist's policy of non-discrimination extends to all services and programs. It shall be considered a violation of University policy to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr