Site Director Position Description

Sacred Heart University
Position Description: Site Director, Ireland Campus
Center for Irish Cultural Studies Reports to:
Director, Center for Irish Cultural Studies
Special Working Conditions:
Position based in Dingle, Ireland. Evening and weekend hours required. Travel required within Ireland and to the U.S.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the operations of the Dingle, Ireland campus and the delivery of all educational programs offered at the site.
Contribute to the development of new programs and initiatives for delivery at both the Ireland and U.S. campuses.
Contribute to meeting all enrollment goals for the Center's programs.
Maintain a balanced budget.
Coordinate faculty coverage for all courses.
Create course schedules and syllabi for courses and provide support to faculty as needed.
Collaborate with Academic Director on course and program development.
Identify appropriate field trips, guest lectures, tours and excursions to complement courses and coordinate logistics of such experiential learning opportunities.
Plan appropriate co-curricular opportunities to address students' social needs and cultural development and ensure the efficient delivery these programs.
Secure appropriate housing for student cohorts and faculty as needed. Act as liaison with housing provider.
Address students' concerns in a proactive and professional manner.
Maintain appropriate and consistent communication with Director of CICS, SHU Academic Director and Diseart Academic Director.
Contribute to recruitment and marketing both in Ireland and the U.S. including communication with prospective students.
Track program expenses and monitor budget
Qualifications:
Required:
Bilingual in Irish and English
Strong customer-service orientation and philosophy
Bachelor's degree
Preferred:
Knowledge of the Dingle Peninsula
Master's degree
Work experience at a third-level institution or a U.S. university
Academic background in an area of Irish Studies such as history, theology, or literature
Application Details:
To apply email letter and resume or C.V. to irishstudies@sacredheart.edu