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Defining Mid‐Level Career Motivation and Primary Work Responsibilities in International Higher Education
Author(s) -
Pal Patricia Ryan,
McNaughtan Jon,
García Hugo A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
new directions for higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0741
pISSN - 0271-0560
DOI - 10.1002/he.20357
Subject(s) - internationalization , higher education , institution , work (physics) , public relations , career development , pedagogy , international education , psychology , center (category theory) , internationalization of higher education , sociology , political science , business , mechanical engineering , social science , chemistry , international trade , law , crystallography , engineering
This chapter uses the Job, Career, Calling conceptual framework to explore the career motivations of 119 mid‐level administrators in international higher education. Further, the primary job responsibilities of the mid‐level administrators are also examined to determine if work aligns with motivation. We find that international center directors often came to their roles through a sense of calling that was developed through prior international experiences and the desire to improve the student experience, cultural awareness, and internationalization of the institution and beyond.