Lead, Learning Abroad & Global Engagement

Uniglobalcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks an Associate Director for the Office of Learning Abroad to lead learning abroad operations, shape study abroad experiences, and align programs with the system's global engagement priorities. The role supports international initiatives linked to recruitment, scholarships, and exchange partnerships.

You will provide leadership, supervise staff, oversee faculty-led programs, support student recruitment, manage scholarship opportunities, and coordinate risk

Qualifications

• Experience providing leadership and supervision for learning abroad operations.
• Ability to support academic and non-academic learning abroad experiences.
• Knowledge of faculty-led program development is essential.
• Experience with student recruitment initiatives to support international programs.
• Familiarity with scholarship opportunities and exchange partnerships.
• Understanding of risk management within learning abroad operations.
• Ability to contribute to global engagement and international initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision for the Office of Learning Abroad.
• Assist in developing and advancing academic and non-academic experiences overseas.
• Direct implementation of learning abroad initiatives and operations.
• Oversee faculty-led program development.
• Support student recruitment efforts related to learning abroad opportunities.
• Manage scholarship opportunities connected to learning abroad programs.
• Oversee exchange partnerships.
• Support risk management activities related to learning abroad operations.
• Assist the university in advancing globalization goals.
• Support international scholarship recruitment efforts through the Institute for Global Engagement.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Learning abroad program experience

Faculty-led program development

Student recruitment initiatives

Scholarship opportunities & partners

Risk management knowledge

Global engagement initiatives

Job description

The University of Houston System seeks an Associate Director for the Office of Learning Abroad to lead learning abroad operations, shape study abroad experiences, and align programs with the system's global engagement priorities. The role supports international initiatives linked to recruitment, scholarships, and exchange partnerships.

You will provide leadership, supervise staff, oversee faculty-led programs, support student recruitment, manage scholarship opportunities, and coordinate risk