United States — International Student Market
1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%
1. India 363K
2. China 266K
3. South Korea 42K
4. Canada 30K
5. Vietnam 26K
9 international branch campuses in United States
OVERVIEW Dartmouth College is seeking a Program Manager, Study Away to manage a portfolio of faculty directed programs and serve as the primary point of contact for student participants, faculty, and partner institutions. The position combines student services, operational logistics, and collaborative partnership management to support academically rigorous and enriching international programs. This role contributes to international education through coordination, communication, and program oversight across multiple stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of faculty directed programs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and partner institutions throughout the program life cycle
- Coordinate faculty and external partners across cultural and institutional boundaries
- Oversee operational logistics related to study away and international exchange programs
- Support safe, enriching, and academically rigorous experiences for participants
- Conduct international travel for site visits and program oversight
- Collaborate with partner institutions and program stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Education, Higher Education Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing study-away, international exchange, or similar student-service programs
- Experience coordinating across cultural and institutional boundaries
- Ability to support diverse student populations
- Willingness to travel internationally for site visits and program oversight WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position supports international education by helping faculty and students engage in meaningful academic programs across global settings. Effective program management helps ensure that higher education experiences abroad remain organized, academically strong, and supportive for every student involved. The role also helps institutions maintain collaborative international partnerships that strengthen education and academic programs.
Bonus: Application advice
- Highlight experience managing international or student-focused programs with multiple stakeholders
- Include examples of collaboration with faculty, partner institutions, or external organizations
- Demonstrate organizational skills related to logistics, communication, and program coordination
- Emphasize experience supporting diverse student populations in higher education settings
- Mention any international travel, exchange, or cross-cultural program experience relevant to education programs
- Tailor application materials to show familiarity with international education and student services