Executive Director Global Honors Program

Executive Director Global Honors Program

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Executive Director Global Honors Program at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty) Full-Time

Department

EVP Global Strategy & Programs

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Executive Director is the driving force behind the Global Honors Program—shaping its direction, championing its mission, and leading its continued growth and evolution. This role calls for an innovative and collaborative leader who will articulate and advance a compelling strategic vision for Global Honors, positioning it as a distinctive, high-impact academic experience within Belmont University and beyond.

The Executive Director is responsible for setting and advancing the strategic vision of the program, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission and long-term institutional priorities. This includes identifying opportunities for growth and innovation, guiding the program’s evolution in a dynamic global education landscape, and stewarding that vision through effective decision-making, collaboration, and communication with key stakeholders across the university.

Recruitment & Admissions

• I n coordination with the VP for Enrollment Services, the Executive Director serves as a key ambassador for the program to attract and select a dynamic and diverse cohort of highly motivated students.
• Develop program recruitment goals and implement strategies that support university enrollment goals including student retention.
• Communicate the distinct value of the Global Honors experience to prospective students and families.
• Lead two weekly admissions sessions for on-campus visitors – Monday & Friday at 12:15pm.
• Engage in one-on-one virtual meetings with prospective students and families.
• Represent Global Honors at Preview Days, Be Belmont events, and other key recruitment opportunities.
• Review Global Honors admissions files in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director.

Personnel

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of faculty and staff dedicated to student success and program excellence:
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Director and Assistant Director, setting clear goals and fostering professional growth.
• Recruit and develop exceptional Global Honors Faculty Fellows in collaboration with the Director, preparing them to deliver signature and foundational HON courses
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and administrative management of adjunct faculty.

Budget Management

• Strategically steward the program’s financial resources to support its mission and long-term sustainability:
• Develop and manage an annual budget aligned with program priorities and institutional goals.
• Forecast and plan for faculty needs, including adjunct hires, and coordinate budget requests with the Provost’s Office.

Curriculum

• Champion a distinctive and transformative academic experience that sets Global Honors apart:
• Ensure a rigorous, innovative, and globally focused curriculum that challenges and inspires students.
• Oversee the Honors Core (Signature & Foundational courses, and Scholars Collaboratives) as a dynamic alternative to the BELL Core.
• Lead ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of the curriculum to ensure relevance and excellence.

Academic Oversight

• Ensure seamless academic operations and a high-quality student experience from entry to completion:
• Oversee advising, course development, and registration processes to support student success.
• Lead the design and implementation of Honors courses in collaboration with faculty and academic leadership.
• Direct the Global Honors Faculty Fellows Program, working closely with Deans and Associate Deans across all undergraduate colleges.
• Foster strong cross-college partnerships that enrich the interdisciplinary nature of the program.
• Oversee the Global Honors Council.
• Manage processes related to academic integrity and student care with professionalism and care

Marketing & Communications

• Shape and amplify the story of Global Honors to internal and external audiences:
• Partner with admissions, marketing, and communications teams to develop compelling messaging across website, print materials, and social media.
• Clearly articulate the value and distinctiveness of the Global Honors experience.

Development & Alumni Engagement

• Help build a lasting community of Global Honors alumni and supporters:
• Initiate and grow alumni tracking and engagement efforts.
• Leverage alumni stories to highlight program impact and support advancement opportunities.

Faculty Instructor (25%)

• Teach two HON courses per academic year, contributing directly to the intellectual and academic life of the program.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Ability to manage budgets and people
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education A terminal degree is required

Required Experience Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in higher education, related professional and leadership experience.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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