Director of Global Operations

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Georgia Tech College of Lifetime Learning is a research-driven academic college advancing learning across the full arc of life. Founded in 2024, the College integrates research, teaching, and real-world practice to design learning systems that adapt over time and support learners through multiple life and career transitions. As part of a leading public research university, the College advances flexible, stackable pathways that expand access, strengthen mobility, and prepare individuals and communities for a world of constant change.

Learn more about the College at https://lifetimelearning.gatech.edu.

Responsible for the operational activation and management oversight of learning hubs and Atrium locations in alignment with the Georgia Tech Institute Strategic Plan and the College of Lifetime Learning Strategy 2035 goals and objectives. Responsible for overseeing complex and mission-critical functions within the unit, including program management, strategic partnerships, and promotion of programs and events in existing and new markets. Collaborate with other Georgia Tech units and project teams across the university to develop and implement programming and events for domestic and international locations. Manage global operations of the unit with a focus on legal compliance, finance, human resources, contracts, information technology, facilities, maintenance/renovation, and guest/tenant services. Responsible for setting employee and/or group goals, deciding on the organizational structure to meet the goals, assessing employee and/or group performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

Typically, will interact consistently with: GT Atrium's core leadership team and other project teams across the institute, faculty, staff, and donors
Typically, will advise and counsel: college leadership, campus leadership, faculty and staff
Supervise: staff and students

Job Duty 1 -
Collaborate across all college verticals with College Strategic Solutions leadership to develop action plans for deployment of atrium locations and relevant programming, including performance data along with short-term and long-term business case proposals. Deliver resulting proposals and reports outlining goals and measurable metrics with objectives to support the business plan and champion growth of each initiative.

Job Duty 2 -
Responsible for the operational execution of proposal action plans to include implementation of processes for the unit's international operations to ensure full compliance with both U.S. and foreign regulations, including those related to human resources, finance, programs, or locations.

Job Duty 3 -
Responsible for the oversight of financial and administrative matters when establishing new operations outside the U.S., including long-term forecasting of unit locations, capital and operating expenditures, ROI, cost/benefit analyses, and budget management. Coordinate logistical support of non-credit courses (public and sponsored) and educational conferences.

Job Duty 4 -
Develop and deploy adaptable models for scaling a global network of learning hubs. Evaluate and ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place for the relationships, services, human resources, and payment functions. Develop policies and procedures for international location and program solutions that incorporates applicable legal and compliance regulations associated with the physical or digital location(s) and any applicable requirements for compliant engagement with Georgia Tech. Review and revise (as appropriate) policies and procedures, job aids, and training on new and current processes supporting unit activities.

Job Duty 5 -
Establish and maintain relationships with the local, national, and global entrepreneurship community, industry partners, alumni, and potential donors while synchronizing efforts to the strategic directions of GT global operations.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in international Affairs/Relations, Business, Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
MBA or master's degree in international relations/Affairs.

ABILITIES
Strong ability to manage and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations and work across cultural and international boundaries. Ability to manage change with sound judgment in an environment with competing and changing priorities. Ability to perform and make important decisions effectively under pressure with creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset. Must demonstrate an open and collaborative style of leadership encouraging cooperation in the interest of the entire organization.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of international finance, taxation, and labor laws. Basic understanding of contracting, intellectual property, and licensing. Financial, operational, and procedural project management and execution.

SKILLS
Expert in written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and people management with strong attention to detail. Problem-solving, customer service, organization, interpersonal relationship building, and creativity skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills: Experience in administrative (financial, legal, human resources, contracts) operations for an entity with overseas operations, focused on oversight/collaboration with those overseas entities. Bilingual skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: A13
Salary Range: $114,031.00 - $130,846.00

Salary will commensurate with experience and education
Location: Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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