Global Study Abroad Program Manager – Remote & Flexible

WorldStrides; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

FSA/HSA and 401k match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid travel opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Employee resource groups

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental & caregiver leave

Job summary

WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel, is seeking a Program Manager to advise, convert, and support students in Higher Education programs across a region. You will guide students from application through departure, maintaining proactive communication with families and university partners.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and intercultural awareness, with opportunities for domestic travel and building program details, housing, visas, budgeting, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of professional experience preferred.
• Strong interest in international education and student development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong phone presence.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities beyond core tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and valid passport for international program support.

Responsibilities

• Advise students from application through program departure with established best practices.
• Maintain proactive communication via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Review eligibility of student applications for designated program locations.
• Advise students on academics, housing, visas, budgeting, and program logistics.
• Communicate professionally with families and university partners regarding program details and processes.
• Respond to on-site incident reports in collaboration with regional teams.
• Participate in the program-wide on-call rotation approximately once per year.
• Review program evaluations and work with the Team Lead on improvements.
• Support emerging projects, new program locations, and enrollment-driven responsibilities.
• Optional domestic travel to support recruitment and pre-departure orientations.

Skills

Student advising

Case management

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Intercultural communication

Independent & collaborative

Adaptability

Passport/travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel, is seeking a Program Manager to advise, convert, and support students in Higher Education programs across a region. You will guide students from application through departure, maintaining proactive communication with families and university partners.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and intercultural awareness, with opportunities for domestic travel and building program details, housing, visas, budgeting, and logistics.