Director, Education Abroad and Global Learning

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 96,500 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Annual Leave

15 Days of Sick Leave

Tuition Remission

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

UMBC: Recent Jobs seeks a Director for the Center for Global Engagement to lead high-impact international programs. This full-time role is crucial for coordinating global learning opportunities and requires a Master's Degree with 5 years of related experience.

The position includes responsibilities from budgeting to managing international partnerships, and the ideal candidate will have a rich understanding of education abroad and related financial aid regulations. The competitive salary ranges from $96,500 to $109,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the field of education abroad.
• Expert knowledge of international travel and entry requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and manage global learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Education Abroad and Global Learning team.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase participation in programs.
• Oversee international academic and credit evaluation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Budget management

Knowledge of financial aid

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Department

The Center for Global Engagement facilitates education abroad, immigration services, intensive English instruction, international partnerships and related functions that empower UMBC to extend beyond borders.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, the Director is responsible for the creation, delivery and evaluation of high-impact international programs that provide the campus community with access to global learning and engagement opportunities.

Telework

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Education Abroad and Global Learning team, including supervising staff, assessing and improving processes, developing and executing strategies to increase participation in education abroad programs, planning activities and events, managing budgets, enforcing policies and procedures, managing technology and operations.
• Partner effectively with campus leadership, departments, faculty and external stakeholders (e.g., program providers and international universities) to develop and manage education abroad and global learning opportunities, including year-long and semester exchange programs, customized short-term programs, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programs and orientation programs.
• Oversee development, execution and evaluation of customized short-term and faculty-directed international programs in accordance with university policies and procedures; this includes generating interest through outreach to individual faculty and academic departments, developing programs in collaboration with faculty and academic leaders, overseeing program budgets, liaising with relevant UMBC committees and external partners, executing program applications, selecting participants, preparing faculty directors, and evaluating programs.
• Oversee international academic and credit evaluation processes. This includes working with faculty to integrate education abroad within the curriculum, assisting students to obtain credit approvals prior to departure, evaluating international transcripts for transfer equivalencies, and ensuring that required documentation is submitted to the UMBC Registrar in a timely manner to effectively transfer international credits to students' academic records.
• Maintain knowledge of financial aid regulations as they pertain to education abroad and collaborate with the Vice Provost to identify and develop scholarship, grant and other funding opportunities in support of education abroad and global learning. Educate the campus community on additional funding opportunities, including Boren, CLS, DAAD, ERASMUS+, Fulbright and Gilman.
• Serve on campus, regional and national committees that have a significant impact on education abroad and global learning.
• Assist the Vice Provost with assessing and managing health, safety, security and financial risks associated with education abroad programs. This includes ensuring program participants are enrolled in UMBC’s international travel registry and insurance policies, serving as a responder in case of emergencies and liaising with on-campus, domestic, and international entities to develop and execute emergency response protocols.
• Maintain expert knowledge of international travel and entry requirements (e.g., passports, visas and stay permits) as pertain to locations in which UMBC education abroad programs operate.
• Assist the Vice Provost with special projects, strategic initiatives and reporting requirements.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 5 years of related professional work experience within the field of education abroad.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of related professional work experience within the field of education abroad.
• Experience studying, working, or living abroad.

Background Screening Statement

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Benefits

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• Much more

Salary

Salary: $96,500 - $109,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator.

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled. For best consideration, apply by July 10, 2026.

Hours

Full-time

Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt