Assistant Director, Undergraduate Global Engagement

Uniglobaltechnologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University seeks an Assistant Director to join the Undergraduate Global Engagement team, shaping and administering study abroad programs for a growing student body. The role advises students, collaborates with faculty, overseas staff, and partners to enhance global awareness and competencies.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will manage program development, budgeting, recruitment, and enrollment, while addressing health, safety, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and administrative skills; proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for students, faculty, and stakeholders across assigned programs.
• Develop and deliver information, advising, and support from Columbia and partner institutions.
• Coordinate program planning, budgets, partner agreements, recruitment, and enrollment management.
• Assess programs to meet enrollment and financial targets and plan sustainability.
• Collaborate with faculty, departments, and external partners; manage health and risk issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Liberal arts familiarity

Faculty collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia University seeks an Assistant Director to join the Undergraduate Global Engagement team, shaping and administering study abroad programs for a growing student body. The role advises students, collaborates with faculty, overseas staff, and partners to enhance global awareness and competencies.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will manage program development, budgeting, recruitment, and enrollment, while addressing health, safety, and risk.