Assistant Director of Short-Term & Summer Study Abroad Programs

Uniglobalcareers; Notre Dame, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Short-Term & Summer Study Abroad Programs supports the study abroad team within Notre Dame Global at the University of Notre Dame. This role focuses on implementing strategy and operations for short-term and summer study abroad programs while supporting students throughout the study process.

Responsibilities include advising, recruitment, program coordination, orientations, and assessments connected to global learning experiences, plus collaborating with academic

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or coordinating study abroad programs
• Ability to provide advising to students regarding program selection and applications
• Experience conducting orientations, information sessions, or debriefings
• Ability to collaborate with academic departments and faculty
• Organizational skills related to maintaining program records and assisting with budgets
• Communication skills for marketing, outreach, and student engagement
• Ability to support multiple programs and operational initiatives within a global education environment

Responsibilities

• Implement strategy and operations plans for short-term and summer study abroad programs
• Recruit, select, and prepare students for study abroad opportunities
• Conduct pre-departure orientations for students participating in programs abroad
• Provide advising sessions related to program selection and applications
• Conduct reentry debriefings for returning students
• Maintain program records and documentation
• Advise students on study abroad program options and application processes
• Collaborate with academic departments and faculty members
• Assist with budgets related to study abroad programs
• Coordinate marketing and communications efforts for global programs
• Plan information sessions for students interested in study abroad
• Conduct program assessments and evaluations
• Support additional study abroad initiatives and projects

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW The Assistant Director of Short-Term & Summer Study Abroad Programs supports the study abroad team within Notre Dame Global at the University of Notre Dame. This role focuses on implementing strategy and operations for short-term and summer study abroad programs while supporting students throughout the study process. The position includes advising, recruitment, program coordination, and conducting orientations and assessments connected to global learning experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Implement strategy and operations plans for short-term and summer study abroad programs
• Recruit, select, and prepare students for study abroad opportunities
• Conduct pre-departure orientations for students participating in programs abroad
• Provide advising sessions related to program selection and applications
• Conduct reentry debriefings for returning students
• Maintain program records and documentation
• Advise students on study abroad program options and application processes
• Collaborate with academic departments and faculty members
• Assist with budgets related to study abroad programs
• Coordinate marketing and communications efforts for global programs
• Plan information sessions for students interested in study abroad
• Conduct program assessments and evaluations
• Support additional study abroad initiatives and projects

Requirements

• Experience supporting or coordinating study abroad programs
• Ability to provide advising to students regarding program selection and applications
• Experience conducting orientations, information sessions, or debriefings
• Ability to collaborate with academic departments and faculty
• Organizational skills related to maintaining program records and assisting with budgets
• Communication skills for marketing, outreach, and student engagement
• Ability to support multiple programs and operational initiatives within a global education environment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Study abroad programs help students build academic, professional, and global perspectives through international learning experiences. This role contributes to the successful delivery of programs abroad by guiding students through preparation, advising, and participation processes. Effective coordination and student support can strengthen access to meaningful global opportunities and enhance the overall study experience.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience with study abroad, student advising, or global education programs
• Include examples of conducting orientations, workshops, or information sessions
• Demonstrate organizational skills related to program coordination and record management
• Emphasize collaboration with faculty, departments, or cross-functional teams
• Showcase communication experience involving outreach, marketing, or student engagement
• Tailor application materials to reflect experience supporting students throughout the study process