Education Abroad Operations Director — Hybrid Role

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of Operations for Education Abroad. This UVA ISO role focuses on expanding and managing operations for Education Abroad programs, partnering with faculty and staff, and ensuring financial accountability and risk management.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with significant experience) and have strong organizational, communication, and Excel skills, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• The candidate has a master's degree or a bachelor's with substantial international travel budgeting/ops experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and Excel skills are required.
• Experience with UVA tech systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for UVA Education Abroad programs globally.
• Partner with faculty, staff and stakeholders to develop programs.
• Lead staff and manage budgets and expenses.
• Oversee risk mitigation and emergency information delivery.
• Coordinate vendor registration, onboarding, and payments.
• Collaborate with UVA units to improve tech infrastructure and policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Excellent communication

Inbox management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

Workday

PaymentWorks

TDS

Qlik Sense

Travel@UVA

SIS

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of Operations for Education Abroad. This UVA ISO role focuses on expanding and managing operations for Education Abroad programs, partnering with faculty and staff, and ensuring financial accountability and risk management.

Qualified applicants hold a Master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with significant experience) and have strong organizational, communication, and Excel skills, plus familiarity with