Position Summary: The Director of Study Abroad is responsible for shaping the vision and execution of the Study Abroad program - direct responsibilities include marketing and recruitment of Study Abroad students, continuous evaluation the program to meet the students’ and institutional needs as well as developing and maintaining relationships with Study Abroad associates at North American partner institutions. This position oversees all aspects of the Study Abroad program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage integrated marketing plan for various Study Abroad programs
• Develop and maintain institutional relations
• Oversee the Study Abroad Admissions processes
• Oversee the experiential part of the program
• Teach a Cross-cultural Seminar class
• Hire and train Study Abroad staff
• Oversee program finances

Job Standards/Requirements:

• Education: Undergraduate degree
• Experience: 
  • First hand exposure to North American culture
  • Marketing
  • Management of systems
  • Management of people
  • Customer service industry
• Skills:
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Ability to communicate with wide range of demographics: age, gender, income
  • Self-starter / initiative
• Personal attributes: In tune with student, global and cultural issues
• Workload:
  • Average 40 hours / week
  • 20+ overnight travel days
  • 4-6 required weekends away from home