Senior International Officer Search

To: UCSC Faculty

From: Senior International Officer Search Committee Members

The search committee for the Senior International Officer (SIO) will be inviting finalists for campus interviews after the initial review date of June 6.  Please see the divisional website for the job duties, recruitment flyer and draft agenda.

Campus interviews, including a public forum (1 - 2:30), are expected to take place (as needed) on:

  • Wednesday, June 11
  • Thursday, June 12
  • Tuesday, June 17
  • Wednesday, June 18

The search committee includes:

Tyrus Miller, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies (co-chair)
Michelle Whittingham, Associate Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management (co-chair)
Arnav Jhala, Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Minghui Hu, Associate Professor, History
Gina Ippolito, Assistant Director, International Education Office
Staff Support: Jennifer Gallacher, Administrative Specialist, Enrollment Management

Finalist statements and resumes will be posted after the initial review date.

Working on behalf of the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor, the SIO is the senior academic administrator charged with providing campus-wide leadership in the planning and executive of programs that increase international student recruitment, international student success, and UC Santa Cruz's international presence.  The SIO will report to the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. The SIO serves as executive leader of the International Education Office and of programs and issues related to matriculated international students; inbound and outbound international experiences; and student-focused international initiatives involving curricula and academic collaboration.