Global Study Abroad Programs Lead

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; Hybrid; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

American University of Sharjah is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and coordinate study abroad programs, aligning academic partnerships with faculty priorities. This role designs discipline-specific pathways and supports integration of exchange opportunities into curricula to enhance student success.

The position involves monitoring academic outcomes, using data-driven insights, and identifying funding opportunities to expand study abroad initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any field.
• 10 years experience in academia with discipline-specific internationalization opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the international exchange landscape.
• Ability to communicate across academic disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary academic liaison to the International Exchange Office, ensuring alignment between institutional exchange agreements and faculty/department priorities.
• Work with academic departments to develop and formalize discipline-specific study abroad pathways.
• Advise faculty and program leaders on integrating exchange opportunities into the curriculum and promoting opportunities amongst the students.
• Monitor and evaluate the academic outcomes of exchange programs, using data and feedback to refine pathways and improve student success.
• Explore potential funding avenues for study abroad programs.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

International exchange knowledge

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

American University of Sharjah is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and coordinate study abroad programs, aligning academic partnerships with faculty priorities. This role designs discipline-specific pathways and supports integration of exchange opportunities into curricula to enhance student success.

The position involves monitoring academic outcomes, using data-driven insights, and identifying funding opportunities to expand study abroad initiatives.