Proficiency in all competencies requires strong familiarity with current trends and issues in international education and an organization’s missions, vision, and values. The NAFSA International Education Professional CompetenciesTM 2.0 are written to span and include each of the five NAFSA knowledge communities and across functional levels; each reader should reflect on how the competencies resonate with their current and aspirational roles within the organization.
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International Education Professional Certificate
The International Education Professional Certificate (IEPC), created in partnership with NAFSA, Times Higher Education, and Common Purpose, is a professional development program tailored specifically for international education (IE) professionals worldwide. The IEPC is dedicated to advancing careers in international education and designed to empower international educators at different stages in their career – from recent graduates entering the field to senior professionals.
Hiring Manager Questions
Based on NAFSA’s International Education Professional Competencies 2.0, this set of sample behavioral interview questions is a helpful tool for supervisors when hiring employees in any area of international education. This tool is not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather a starting place for strategic questions about an applicant’s experience, based on the key competencies needed for the position. You can adapt these questions as needed for your specific hiring context.