Education Abroad Programs Lead

Florida Atlantic University; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

State retirement options

PSLF/Tax-Deferred Plans

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks an Assistant Director for Education Abroad and Global Academic Services in Boca Raton, FL. The role provides advanced advising for students pursuing education abroad opportunities and oversees the full lifecycle of programs from application to post-program activities.

The position emphasizes standardizing advising, enhancing access, collaboration with colleges, and data-driven program improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.
• Master’s degree with 2 years of experience in a study abroad office in a university/college setting.
• Very high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Prior experience with CRM systems, Campus Community preferred.
• Experience with faculty-led program development and risk management for education abroad programs.
• Prior experience studying, living, or working abroad.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced advising to students pursuing education abroad opportunities.
• Establish advising standards and ensure consistent student support across program types.
• Oversee application, acceptance, pre-departure, and post-program processes.
• Identifies barriers to participation and develops strategies to increase access and participation in education abroad programs.
• Supports students with academic, financial, logistical, and personal considerations related to study abroad.
• Advises students on scholarship eligibility, application development, timelines, and institutional processes.
• Develops workshops and campus programming related to nationally competitive scholarships and education abroad programs.
• Tracks participation and outcomes and uses data to strengthen future recruitment.
• Serve as the education abroad office’s primary liaison with academic colleges and departments regarding academic planning for students abroad.
• Coordinates the establishment and maintenance of course placeholders for education abroad programs.
• Work with the Registrar’s Office to ensure appropriate course enrollment, registration, credit, and transcript processes.

Skills

CRM experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Campus Community CRM

Job description

Florida Atlantic University seeks an Assistant Director for Education Abroad and Global Academic Services in Boca Raton, FL. The role provides advanced advising for students pursuing education abroad opportunities and oversees the full lifecycle of programs from application to post-program activities.

The position emphasizes standardizing advising, enhancing access, collaboration with colleges, and data-driven program improvement.