Global Study Abroad & International Education Lead

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan (TIAA)

Transportation plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition waiver for employees

Discounts with local vendors

Job summary

The New School in New York City is seeking an Assistant Director to coordinate all student-facing functions of our global, exchange, and study abroad programs. You will oversee advising, applications, pre-departure and re-entry programming, and support for prestigious scholarships.

Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Academic Advising, you will collaborate with campus offices, manage Terra Dotta, and guide safety protocols for international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in study abroad or related areas.
• Strong student-centered approach and understanding of student development.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience living/working outside the U.S. (preferred).
• Experience with Terra Dotta (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee study abroad and exchange advising and support across the university.
• Manage study abroad applications with regular student advising.
• Develop pre-departure and re-entry programming for participants.
• Advise for prestigious international scholarships and fellowships.
• Liaise with Admissions, ISSS, Financial Services and other offices on mobility; manage nominations.
• Coordinate exchange nominations and partner institution contact.
• Collaborate with third-party providers to ensure quality experiences.
• Train campus colleagues on study abroad policies and office functions.
• Oversee Terra Dotta application system and data tracking.
• Serve as primary contact for international emergency response.
• Assist Academic Affairs in evaluating opportunities with records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Student development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Terra Dotta

Job description

The New School in New York City is seeking an Assistant Director to coordinate all student-facing functions of our global, exchange, and study abroad programs. You will oversee advising, applications, pre-departure and re-entry programming, and support for prestigious scholarships.

Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Academic Advising, you will collaborate with campus offices, manage Terra Dotta, and guide safety protocols for international travel.