Assistant Director, Undergraduate Global Engagement

Employer: Columbia University
Location: New York City, New York

About the Role

The Assistant Director is an integral part of the Undergraduate Global Engagement team, administering Columbia's global programs by developing and managing all aspects of assigned programs. This role advises students on study abroad opportunities and collaborates with faculty, overseas staff, and other stakeholders to enhance global awareness and competencies. The position reports to the Associate Dean of the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for students, faculty, and other stakeholders for a portfolio of programs.
• Develop and deliver advising, support, and information to applicants and students from Columbia and non-Columbia schools.
• Collaborate with relevant parties to resolve student issues during pre-departure, onsite, and post-return phases.
• Coordinate all aspects of programs, including development, budgeting, partner agreements, outreach, recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management.
• Assess programs to ensure quality experiences that meet enrollment and financial targets; develop plans for sustainability and innovation.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as faculty, academic departments, and partners, to identify new opportunities.
• Support health, safety, and risk management responses for students or programs.
• Align Columbia policies with global education best practices.
• Direct program consortium boards or faculty committees, including communications, follow-up, and meeting planning.
• Travel to Columbia program sites and partner programs to strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities.
• Contribute to the planning and development of existing and new programs.
• Provide expertise to faculty and program directors during the program development process.
• Develop projects to enhance the student experience.
• Participate in UGE and College working groups and committees.
• Represent UGE at on-campus and off-campus fairs, workshops, and activities to advise students about global engagement opportunities.
• Hold general study abroad advising sessions.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• Two to four years of related experience.
• Familiarity with liberal arts college curricula and ability to work with faculty.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to learn administrative applications such as Studio Abroad, Salesforce, Qualtrics, Canvas, and Canva or InDesign.
• Ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong independent judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working with college students in study abroad advising, program development, academic advising, or supportive academic programs.
• Knowledge of another language and culture.

Pay

Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000 Annually

About the Organization

The Columbia University Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) develops, coordinates, and implements academic and co-curricular opportunities—including study abroad, global internships, global service-learning, global research, and global courses—to support global learning and engagement for all undergraduates. UGE collaborates with faculty in their global research and teaching to ensure visibility and access to opportunities that build global awareness and competencies. The center enhances access and support for undergraduates to global opportunities and fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and staff to develop and assess global programs.