Job Description: 

The Assistant Director will report directly to the Director of Academic Affairs, working closely to cultivate meaningful collaborations and facilitate seamless communication between Greek and international higher education institutions. Responsibilities include advocating for SiG’s needs with both Greek and foreign universities and departments, as well as partnering with international organizations, foreign embassies in Greece, and Greek diplomatic missions abroad to foster collaborations and ensure compliance with relevant policies and best practices in Greek higher education. Furthermore, the Assistant Director will be tasked with developing a comprehensive long-term strategy to address evolving needs within the Greek and global higher education landscape.

Responsibilities: 

• Engage with departments in Greek universities to inform, establish connections, and strengthen relationships with international universities, partnering organizations, and other key stakeholders within higher education policy, academic, and research communities.
• Provide support to Greek universities in their global engagement efforts by developing international programs and expanding the institutions’ global presence.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to formulate and execute long-term departmental objectives, actively participating in strategic planning, proposal development, and the creation of promotional materials.
• Serve as an expert in higher education partnerships and capacity building, offering specialized knowledge and guidance in this field.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations on collaborative initiatives and synergies between Greek and international higher education institutions.
• Create briefs, concept papers, memos, and other materials to effectively communicate information to key stakeholders.
• Organize and execute promotional and informational events such as webinars, workshops, presentations, and talks, focusing on study opportunities in Greece for international students and potential partnerships with Greek universities.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders to evaluate and refine strategies for internationalization, implementing impactful programmatic activities as a result of this collaboration.
• Stay abreast of current and evolving international higher education issues, conducting research on global educational trends to inform decision-making and strategy development.

Requirements:

An ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and 3 years of work experience building and proving a combination of the following qualifications, experiences, and skills:

• Knowledge of the Greek higher education environment and policy issues.
• Knowledge of and passion for issues related to internationalization of higher education, study abroad, and academic diplomacy. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure while remaining flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong analytic, critical, and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through and push projects to completion while handling competing responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English, especially for describing complex subject matter in clear and concise ways. 
• Self-motivated with a desire to continuously improve skills and develop professionally.
• Demonstrated commitment to building and maintaining a healthy, respectful, and inclusive organizational culture that prioritizes diversity and equity.

Employment type: Full-time