Assistant Director for Study Abroad

Job Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for implementing the strategy and operations plan of Notre Dame Global programming, primarily within an assigned portfolio. This includes recruitment, selection, and preparation of students for their summer and semester study abroad programs, as well as contributing to continuous strategic planning and assessment of existing and potential programs. This position works collaboratively across ND Global and other campus departments to support the overall goals of the institution; to this extent, the Assistant Director provides cross-cultural, analytic, and linguistic support in various special projects and initiatives, both led and/or co-sponsored by ND Global. The Assistant Director also communicates, promotes, and provides support for NDG’s global network.

• Manage assigned program portfolios by executing strategic recruitment, advising students throughout the study abroad cycle, evaluating applicants, and guiding financial aid and scholarship options.
• Ensure program quality and compliance by developing pre-departure frameworks (academic, cultural, experiential), conducting periodic site visits, collaborating with on-site partners, and producing assessment reports from student debriefs.
• Partner on internationalization projects to develop new programs, implement student re-entry initiatives, and leverage cross-cultural, analytical, and linguistic skills.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between assigned global locations, international staff, faculty, and campus units, utilizing regional expertise to facilitate key partnerships and ventures.
• Assume project leadership roles on study abroad projects and department initiatives based on organizational needs and as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education administration, counseling or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in international higher education and study abroad in the U.S.
• Experience living, studying, or working outside the United States
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to positively engage people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Proficiency with computer technology, including social media, collaborative work platforms, and computer software standard to the study abroad industry
• Great team player with strong work ethics
• Strong organizational, project management, administrative, and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, preferably in International Studies, Area Studies, or Higher Education
• Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse backgrounds 
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 with occasional evenings and weekends for student events and travel.

Documents Needed to Apply: 

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application