Assistant Provost for Global Engagement

Assistant Provost for Global Engagement

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) seeks an innovative, motivated and experienced leader to serve as Assistant Provost for Global Engagement (APGE). This position reports to the Provost with hybrid responsibilities for facilitating and coordinating systemwide internationalization efforts and UH Mānoa strategic global engagement efforts in international, national and local affairs. With UH Mānoa as a globally-recognized research institution with a wide variety of international partnerships, programs and activities, this position is responsible for leading the campus Office of Global Engagement and advancing programs and initiatives that increase the global connectedness and stature of both UH Mānoa and UH system, and collaborating across organizational, national and cultural boundaries. Specific areas include the coordination of immigration services for employees and students, provision of experiential learning opportunities at national and international levels, and assisting with the development and review of international collaborations in teaching, research and student and employee exchanges.  For more information about the Office of Global Engagement, please go to https://manoa.hawaii.edu/global.

The APGE also serves as advisor to the President, or President’s international designee, and the Provost on related matters and is also a member of the Provost’s Council and other systemwide international committees with authority to establish policies and procedures necessary to recommend and implement system wide policies and procedures, assist other UH campuses in the development of international programs, comply with federal and state laws, regulations and reporting requirements, and implement sound practices for both the system and campus levels.

UH Mānoa is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the Pacific and a part of an international community of research universities. It is the flagship campus of the UH System and currently enrolls 19,000 students. UH Mānoa adheres to fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures and is an institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence. UH Mānoa is committed to be a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning and supports cultural and interdisciplinary collaboration in education, research, service, and sustainability. UH Mānoa is also a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center. For more information about UH Mānoa, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu, and its strategic plan and mission may be found at UH Mānoa Strategic Plan.

Nominations, inquiries, and application information

Nominations, inquiries, and applications are being accepted for this position. Review of applications will begin on or about October 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit an application by November 7, 2022. 

To apply, please visit workatuh.hawaii.edu and search for Position Number 89500 or Assistant Provost for Global Engagement.

Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. Please attach the following to the online application: a cover letter summarizing the candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, a statement regarding your commitment to and/or experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and the names of four (4) professional references, including title and contact information. For inquiries and nominations: email apge@hawaii.edu or contact Michele Lau at 808-956-9396 / Fax: 808-956-7115.

 For the job description and search information, please go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/apge.

The University of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity institution and encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates.