Assistant Director of Education Abroad

The PIE Partnership; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, invites applications for the Assistant Director of Education Abroad, a full-time, permanent role within the Office of International Programs. You will lead EA operations, develop faculty-led programs, advise students, and collaborate with the advising community.

This role supervises student staff, supports Terra Dotta, engages in risk management, and helps expand study abroad opportunities across colleges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
• Experience in higher education administration, teaching, or student services.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or experience.
• Public speaking experience.
• Proficiency with Terra Dotta software or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and improving the daily advising operations of EA to increase participation across the WSU system.
• Coordinating the development of faculty-led programs with WSU faculty, colleges, and external vendors.
• Advising students on EA opportunities within their academic requirements.
• Collaborating with WSU Advising community to expand study abroad opportunities.
• Assisting with management and support for Terra Dotta.

Skills

Public Speaking

Leadership

Web research

Terra Dotta

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitute for one year experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 14, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Assistant Director of Education Abroad

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Director for Education Abroad (EA) is an integral member of the Office of International Programs (IP) and the EA team who facilitates education opportunities for WSU students at home and abroad. The Assistant Director of Education Abroad performs essential functions, which may include but are not limited to:

• Developing, maintaining, and improving the daily advising operations of EA at WSU to increase participation of students across the WSU system within each college and campus.
• Coordinating the development of faculty-led programs with WSU faculty, colleges, departments, and external vendors including maintaining policies and procedures.
• Advising students on EA opportunities within their academic requirements.
• Collaborating with WSU Advising community to increase opportunities available for students to study abroad within their academic plan.
• Assisting with the management and support for Terra Dotta.
• Supervising paid student staff and overseeing the student volunteer program.
• Serve as support for Risk Management & Crisis Situations.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$4,102.52 - $4,641.66 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• Experience in higher education administration, teaching, or student services.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or experience.
• Public Speaking experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency/skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, andPowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge with web-based search tools and applications.
• Proficiency with Terra Dotta software or similar platforms.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of regular business hours of operation, including during evenings and on weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the field of international education, education abroad trends, and higher education advising best practices.
• Experience with faculty-led program development, including but not limited to budgets, risk management, implementation, and assessment.
• At least one year of experience supervising professional or student staff.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to independently develop and execute long‑term plans.
• Demonstrated experience that includes international work or travel or education abroad.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About College/Area

International Programs

Area/College:

Office of International Programs

Department Name:

Education Abroad

Location:

Pullman, WA

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business‑related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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