Global Study Abroad Programs Lead

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness & Life

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Director of Faculty-Led Programs to lead development and management of faculty-led global experiences. You will advise students, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality programs.

The role requires strong relationship-building, cross-cultural awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring program quality and safety for participants, with occasional travel and after-hours

Qualifications

• Knowledge in advising techniques for study abroad programs in a higher education setting.
• Understanding of Forum on Education Abroad’s standards and ethics.
• Effective oral and written communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with budgeting and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Faculty-Led Program development: proposal, design, and implementation support.
• Student advising: guide applications, pre-departure orientation, and safety.
• Administrative duties: Terra Dotta system management and on-call rotation.

Skills

Advising study abroad

Interpersonal communication

Program development

Budgeting

Project management

Cultural sensitivity

Microsoft Excel

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Terra Dotta

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Job description

Northeastern University in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Director of Faculty-Led Programs to lead development and management of faculty-led global experiences. You will advise students, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality programs.

The role requires strong relationship-building, cross-cultural awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring program quality and safety for participants, with occasional travel and after-hours