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Staff Up Your International Education Office
Catherine Winnie

As a leader, it is inevitable that you’ll need to fill vacancies to build your international education office. Recruiting passionate team members with appropriate expertise can be a challenge in any industry. What should leaders consider when filling international education positions? How can Gateway assist with your staffing needs? Review these four questions before beginning the hiring process. 

  1. What do you really need?

An open position is an opportunity to reshape your team to meet the ever-changing demands of your institution. Ensure the next leadership hire brings the necessary skills and expertise to lead this transformation. 

Gateway solution: Gateway GlobalScope 360 is a multi-faceted, external review grounded in international education best practices. Gateway’s evaluation, based on understanding of your unique needs and strategic plan, will include a plan for how restructuring can contribute to achievement of institutional goals. 

  1. Will your title, salary, and expectations get the best candidate?

Institutions underestimate the importance of the title, salary and job description in their hiring and on-boarding processes. Gateway Executive Search can help you align the job description, title, and salary to attract the best candidates if a university wishes to seek expert help in filling a leadership position.  

People want to understand how working at your institution will impact their professional growth. Address this in the job description! Consider not only career ladders, but continued education like access to advanced degrees and certifications. Also, outline your training and mentorship plan. Showing a commitment to professional development from the start is going to attract emerging leaders.

If you are seeking to hire a person who is already in a leadership role, ask hard questions of yourself. Do the salary and title match the level of experience and expertise you’re requiring from the employee? Do you offer benefits that would attract attention, like remote and hybrid work? 

  1. Where will you advertise?

Gone are the days when an institution can post a position only on their own website. Cast a wider net and bring down the barriers to apply. Network in international education associations, advertise on listservs, and post on a variety of job boards. Remember that the best candidate for your position might not be looking, and it is your job to find their path and cross it!

Gateway solution: Post your open position on the Gateway Jobs Board. Standard listings are free. Level-up your search to include Gateway social media and newsletter features for a small fee. The Gateway newsletter reaches an audience of 4,000 fellow international educators – a great potential candidate pool for your position! 

  1. What if we need staffing help right now?

After review, you may discover it’s not the right time to hire. However, the job responsibilities don’t go away and your team may need additional support in the meantime. Ensure your team doesn’t miss a beat by collaborating with Gateway’s experienced professionals.

To ensure continuity through the transition, an interim leader can be sought through Gateway Executive Search. If extra staffing is what you need, Gateway On-Demand Staffing Services pairs your institution with experienced international educators ready to jump in and serve as your temporary staff.

Gateway stands ready to support your international education staffing needs. Contact us and let us know how Gateway can help.

About the author:
Dr. Catherine Hutchison Winnie Cathy Winnie has deep experience creating, reshaping, and directing international education offices at a diverse array of colleges and universities. As a Senior Consultant for Gateway, Cathy now enjoys helping an even more diverse set of institutions to identify and hire their next international education leaders, reshape their offices, and realign operations with mission and goals. A Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Michigan, requiring proficiency in foreign languages, teaching, and research was great preparation for the globally winding path of an entrepreneurial, self-guided career in academe. Cathy lives in Dallas, Texas.
Whitney Longnecker Whitney Longnecker is an international educator with nearly 15 years of experience in education abroad. Her expertise includes program development, program leader training, and traveler health and safety. Whitney enjoys giving back to the field by volunteering with NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad. Whitney holds a B.A. from Central College and an M.A. in International Education from SIT Graduate Institute. When not dreaming about traveling, Whitney enjoys cycling and trying new restaurants.

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Episode 29: Cultural Lens on U.S. Higher Education: Analyzing International Perceptions of 'Anti-Woke’ Discourse

Dive into a nuanced exploration of the global discourse surrounding higher education in the United States. Join us for a panel discussion with esteemed international educators as we embark on a journey through the lenses of culture and international perspective, examining how global audiences interpret and engage with the ‘anti-woke’ discourse within the context of U.S. higher education. This engaging panel discussion will delve into the intersections of culture, ideology, and education, and the complex landscape of how international audiences perceive the ‘anti-woke’ narrative that has emerged within U.S. academia.

Whether you’re a senior international officer, or simply curious about the diverse viewpoints shaping U.S. higher education, this podcast episode will provide an invaluable space for critical analysis and insightful conversations.

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Fanta Aw is a distinguished leader in international education, renowned for her extensive contributions to global learning, cross-cultural understanding, and educational equity. With a deep commitment to fostering connections between diverse cultures and promoting educational excellence, she has significantly impacted the international education community.

Fanta Aw’s career has been characterized by her dedication to advancing global education initiatives, promoting diversity and inclusion, and nurturing partnerships that transcend borders. She has held influential roles in various organizations, advocating for the importance of international collaboration and learning experiences that empower individuals to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

As a thought leader and visionary, Fanta Aw’s insights and expertise have shaped discussions on the future of international education, emphasizing the significance of equitable access, cultural exchange, and lifelong learning. Her work has not only elevated institutions but has also inspired countless individuals to embrace the transformative power of global education.

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Stephen Appiah-Padi is an international educator with several years of teaching and administrative experience in both 4 and 2-year HEIs. An experienced global education practitioner-scholar, with a demonstrated history of success in the field.

Dr. Appiah-Padi has a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in Educational Policy & Administration with a specialization in International/Intercultural Education.

At Northwestern College, he provided oversight in the administration of education abroad and international student services. In Lansing, Michigan, he first oversaw diversity and intercultural education at Lansing Community College, and later created the Center for International and Intercultural Education (CIIE) which merged intercultural engagement and international education programs of the institution, and he became its first director. Additionally, Dr. Appiah-Padi taught a course, “Diversity in the American Workplace”, to undergraduate management students of the College. In his current position, he provides leadership and vision in advancing strategic internationalization initiatives, including international partnerships and study abroad programs at Bucknell University.

Dr Appiah-Padi has created and facilitated several workshops for faculty and staff development in higher education and in business organizations. He has presented at several national and international conferences. In NAFSA, among several volunteer leadership positions, he has served as Dean of the Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication Workshop, the Leadership Development Committee member, Chair of the Africa Special Interest Group, and a Fellow of the Global Fellowship Program for mentoring emerging leaders of internationalization in African HEIs. He currently serves as a member of the NAFSA Board of Directors.

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Rosa Almoguera

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Dr. Rosa Almoguera has worked as an international educator for over twenty years. She was trained as a Hispanic Philologist at the Universidad Complutense, in Madrid, and did her M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania. Her Ph.D., from Universidad Complutense included a field study and edition of written balladry “Romancero”. During many years Rosa combined teaching and her role as a senior administrator at the Fundación Ortega-Marañón in Toledo, Spain. At the Foundation, Rosa directed and, in many cases created, programs for the University of Minnesota, Notre Dame, Princeton, Ohio State, Arcadia, and the University of Chicago. She has also been a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota, University of Portland, and Interamericana de Puerto Rico.

Beginning in 2016, Rosa works as an international education consultant for both public and private European and US higher education institutions. Rosa has been successful in developing new partnerships and programs, as well as helping improve already existing ones.

Rosa is a member of Forum and NAFSA and has presented with higher education professionals on innovative academic and research programming, STEM in study abroad and Nationalism in Europe. Rosa is currently completing the final Professional Certification from the Forum on Education Abroad.

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