Associate Director, Education Abroad

Uniglobaltechnologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University seeks an Associate Director, Education Abroad to provide leadership for the Education Abroad Advising team and support the strategic development, administration, and continuous improvement of education abroad programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Education Abroad, this position combines team supervision, student advising, operational oversight, and partnership management.

The role also works closely with campus and international partners to strengthen the student

Qualifications

• Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible higher education experience.
• Preferred experience in education abroad or international education.
• Ability to supervise staff and oversee advising operations.
• Experience collaborating with campus and international partners.
• Knowledge of education abroad processes, including transfer credit, financial aid, and pre-departure preparation.
• Ability to support compliance with academic regulations and institutional procedures.
• Willingness to participate in health, safety, and emergency response efforts.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Education Abroad Advising team
• Supervise education abroad advisors and advising operations
• Support the strategic development and continuous improvement of education abroad programs
• Develop and improve policies, procedures, and operational processes
• Manage a portfolio of education abroad programs and partner relationships
• Collaborate with campus and international partners to enhance the student experience
• Advise students before, during, and after international experiences
• Support course approvals and transfer credit processes
• Assist students with financial aid and pre-departure

Skills

Team leadership

Education abroad

Higher education

Advising

Policy development

Transfer credit

Financial aid

Pre-departure preparation

Campus partnerships

Education

Master's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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 Associate Director, Education Abroad at Drexel University provides leadership for the Education Abroad Advising team and supports the strategic development, administration, and continuous improvement of education abroad programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Education Abroad, this position combines team supervision, student advising, operational oversight, and partnership management. The role also works closely with campus and international partners to strengthen the student experience and support successful global learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the Education Abroad Advising team
• Supervise education abroad advisors and advising operations
• Support the strategic development and continuous improvement of education abroad programs
• Develop and improve policies, procedures, and operational processes
• Manage a portfolio of education abroad programs and partner relationships
• Collaborate with campus and international partners to enhance the student experience
• Advise students before, during, and after international experiences
• Support course approvals and transfer credit processes
• Assist students with financial aid and pre-departure

Requirements

• Support compliance with academic regulations and institutional policies
• Represent Drexel Global on university committees
• Assist with faculty-led Intensive Courses Abroad
• Participate in health, safety, and emergency response efforts related to international programs
• Contribute to advising and operational improvements across education abroad services

Requirements

• Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible higher education experience
• Preferred experience in education abroad or international education
• Ability to supervise staff and oversee advising operations
• Experience collaborating with campus and international partners
• Knowledge of education abroad processes, including transfer credit, financial aid, and pre-departure preparation
• Ability to support compliance with academic regulations and institutional procedures
• Willingness to participate in health, safety, and emergency response efforts
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Education abroad professionals play an important role in helping students access meaningful international learning opportunities while navigating academic, financial, and logistical requirements. This position contributes to the quality, safety, and effectiveness of global education programming through leadership, advising support, and collaboration across the institution. The role also supports the development of partnerships and operational systems that help institutions expand access to international experiences and improve student outcomes.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight supervisory or team leadership experience in higher education or international education settings
• Emphasize experience advising students through study abroad processes, including transfer credit and pre-departure preparation
• Include examples of operational improvements, policy development, or process management work
• Demonstrate experience collaborating with faculty, campus offices, or international partners
• Showcase any involvement in health, safety, risk management, or emergency response related to international programs
• Tailor your resume and cover letter to reflect strategic planning, partnership development, and student support experience