Associate Director- Office of Learning Abroad

Uniglobalcareers; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Houston System seeks an Associate Director for the Office of Learning Abroad to lead learning abroad operations, shape study abroad experiences, and align programs with the system's global engagement priorities. The role supports international initiatives linked to recruitment, scholarships, and exchange partnerships.

You will provide leadership, supervise staff, oversee faculty-led programs, support student recruitment, manage scholarship opportunities, and coordinate risk

Qualifications

• Experience providing leadership and supervision for learning abroad operations.
• Ability to support academic and non-academic learning abroad experiences.
• Knowledge of faculty-led program development is essential.
• Experience with student recruitment initiatives to support international programs.
• Familiarity with scholarship opportunities and exchange partnerships.
• Understanding of risk management within learning abroad operations.
• Ability to contribute to global engagement and international initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision for the Office of Learning Abroad.
• Assist in developing and advancing academic and non-academic experiences overseas.
• Direct implementation of learning abroad initiatives and operations.
• Oversee faculty-led program development.
• Support student recruitment efforts related to learning abroad opportunities.
• Manage scholarship opportunities connected to learning abroad programs.
• Oversee exchange partnerships.
• Support risk management activities related to learning abroad operations.
• Assist the university in advancing globalization goals.
• Support international scholarship recruitment efforts through the Institute for Global Engagement.

Connaissances

Leadership & supervision

Learning abroad program experience

Faculty-led program development

Student recruitment initiatives

Scholarship opportunities & partners

Risk management knowledge

Global engagement initiatives

Description du poste

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 for the Office of Learning Abroad provides leadership, direction, and supervision for learning abroad operations at the University of Houston System. This role supports the development and implementation of academic and non-academic experiences overseas while contributing to the institution’s global engagement priorities. The position also assists with advancing international initiatives connected to recruitment, scholarship opportunities, and exchange partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision for the Office of Learning Abroad
• Assist in developing and advancing academic and non-academic experiences overseas
• Direct implementation of learning abroad initiatives and operations
• Oversee faculty-led program development
• Support student recruitment efforts related to learning abroad opportunities
• Manage scholarship opportunities connected to learning abroad programs
• Oversee exchange partnerships
• Support risk management activities related to learning abroad operationsAssist the university in advancing globalization goals
• Support international scholarship recruitment efforts through the Institute for Global Engagement

Requirements

• Experience providing leadership and supervision
• Ability to support academic and non-academic learning abroad experiences
• Knowledge of faculty-led program development
• Experience with student recruitment initiatives
• Familiarity with scholarship opportunities and exchange partnerships
• Understanding of risk management within learning abroad operations
• Ability to contribute to global engagement and international initiatives WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in expanding access to learning abroad opportunities and supporting the university’s international priorities. By assisting with academic partnerships, recruitment, and scholarship initiatives, the role contributes to meaningful global engagement experiences for students and faculty.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience managing academic or international education programs
• Include examples of recruitment, scholarship, or partnership development work
• Demonstrate knowledge of learning abroad operations and student support
• Emphasize collaboration with faculty, university leadership, or global engagement offices
• Show familiarity with risk management and program coordination processes
• Tailor application materials to the university’s international and advancing globalization goals