Executive Director, Global Education & Partnerships

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Director of Global Education at Duke University will lead Duke's global learning initiatives, guiding the GEO portfolio and partnering with faculties, administrators, and international partners.

You will drive strategic vision, oversee operations, risk management, and financial performance, and champion student access, belonging, and academic excellence across study-away programs.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.).
• Eight+ years in international education with leadership roles.
• Experience leading international education programs and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead complex teams and organizational change.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic vision for Duke Global Education with senior leadership.
• Identify and launch innovative study-away programs and partnerships.
• Monitor trends and ensure Duke remains a leader in global learning.
• Oversee GEO compliance, risk management, and contracts.
• Develop budgets, revenue forecasting, and program profitability.
• Build partnerships across schools and external partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Earned doctorate (Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.)

Tools

CRM systems

Data analytics

Advising technologies

AI-enabled tools

Job description

The Executive Director of Global Education at Duke University will lead Duke's global learning initiatives, guiding the GEO portfolio and partnering with faculties, administrators, and international partners.

You will drive strategic vision, oversee operations, risk management, and financial performance, and champion student access, belonging, and academic excellence across study-away programs.