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Associate Provost for International Education & Global Programs

Position Number: 7013415
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: International Programs

Associate Provost for International Education & Global Programs
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) – a dynamic, globally connected private research university known for technical innovation and creativity, with campuses in Rochester, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo – seeks a strategic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Associate Provost for International Education & Global Programs (APIE). Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the APIE oversees the Office of International Education and Global Programs, and serves as the university's champion for international education, global partnership development, and the coordination of RIT's global locations.

The university has been actively engaged in global education since 1995, when it opened its first international location abroad. Currently, RIT's global footprint spans RIT Croatia (Dubrovnik and Zagreb), RIT Kosovo (Pristina and Tirana), and RIT Dubai, collectively enrolling over 4,500 students. RIT also has a developing presence in Los Angeles with opportunities for faculty research, industry engagement, and student programming accessible by Rochester. RIT's 2035 Strategic Framework: Transforming Lives Through Creativity and Innovation elevates "Global Reach and Mindset" as one of four core institutional pillars reflecting the aspirations and priorities of the RIT community over the next decade. The incoming APIE will be pivotal in turning this vision into coordinated action across academics, operations, and partnership development.

Over the past decade, RIT has pursued a bold strategy that has resulted in advancement in every key institutional metric across applications, enrollment, faculty, and research. Notably, in 2019, RIT achieved "R2" designation in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the top six percent of colleges and universities in the nation. Today, RIT is on the verge of achieving R1 status. U.S. News and World Report now ranks RIT No. 88 in its "National Universities" category; No. 5 in the U.S. for co-op or internship programs; No. 43 among best-value national research universities; and No. 42 among most innovative. RIT has been on an extraordinary trajectory, and the community is energized by the opportunity to build upon this momentum in the decade ahead, shaped by the university's newly completed strategic framework in March 2026.

The incoming APIE will work closely with deans, department heads, global campus leadership, the Faculty Senate, and other governance and administrative stakeholders to advance RIT's global learning goals and to ensure data-informed, transparent practices that enhance student, faculty, and institutional success. The APIE will possess a keen understanding of the global education landscape and have demonstrated experience in creating and managing global programs, including fiscal oversight. Under the APIE's leadership, the Office of International Education and Global Programs will collaborate closely with other offices including Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Legal and Risk Management, and college leadership to ensure compliance and support for global initiatives. The APIE will also serve on the board of the Global Delivery Corporation, which offers business and support services to RIT's global campuses.

The university offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. The expected salary range for this role is $200,000 -$275,000. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, market, and organizational considerations.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent electronically via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/rochester-institute-technology/associate-provost-international-education-global

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In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the anticipated starting salary for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

This document has been prepared based on the information provided by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and information provided byRIT would supersede any conflicting information in this document.