Director of Global Study Abroad Programs

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale seeks a director to oversee study abroad programs. You will initiate and develop overseas offerings, manage budgeting, recruit faculty, select students, and coordinate logistics and scholarship programs.

You will lead study abroad staff, maintain international partnerships, and promote health and safety while representing the university internationally.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to study abroad programs.
• Two years (24 months) of experience managing study abroad programs.
• Preferred: one semester of studying, working, or living outside the United States.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and develops overseas study programs with faculty and external partners.
• Oversees budgeting, recruitment, student selection, orientation, and financial aid.
• Leads study abroad staff and affiliated faculty, providing direction and meetings.
• Manages international exchanges and coordinates scholarship programs.
• Represents the university in international study abroad organizations.
• Promotes health and safety for participants and supervises advising staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Faculty recruitment

Student selection

Logistics

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale seeks a director to oversee study abroad programs. You will initiate and develop overseas offerings, manage budgeting, recruit faculty, select students, and coordinate logistics and scholarship programs.

You will lead study abroad staff, maintain international partnerships, and promote health and safety while representing the university internationally.