Director of Customized Programs & Global Partnerships

Augsburg University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Augsburg University invites applications for the Director of Customized Programs, Global Education, to lead CGEE’s external partner programs from Augsburg Minneapolis. This exempt, full-time role drives program design, pricing, and delivery, while managing a team of program professionals and maintaining strong partner relationships.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, financial management, and collaboration with CGEE and Augsburg leadership to expand customized offerings and ensure

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in education abroad, study abroad, experiential education, international education, higher education, or a related field, including supervisory or management responsibility.
• Experience designing and implementing educational customized programs.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, priorities, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for customized programs, ensuring quality, staffing, financial sustainability, and alignment with CGEE and Augsburg priorities.
• Oversee the portfolio, team priorities, resource allocation, workflows, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain partner relationships to expand CGEE’s network and opportunities.
• Lead program design, development, scheduling, pricing, and leader preparation in collaboration with faculty and partners.
• Supervise program managers and staff, provide coaching and performance management.
• Develop budgets, forecast revenue and expenses, and provide financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Relationship management

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Augsburg University invites applications for the Director of Customized Programs, Global Education, to lead CGEE’s external partner programs from Augsburg Minneapolis. This exempt, full-time role drives program design, pricing, and delivery, while managing a team of program professionals and maintaining strong partner relationships.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, financial management, and collaboration with CGEE and Augsburg leadership to expand customized offerings and ensure