Study Abroad Assistant Director

Key Responsibilities

• Student-Facing Portfolio Management & Advising
• Comprehensive Student Support
• Lead targeted recruitment, advise applicants, evaluate candidate files, and select qualified cohorts.
• Pre-Departure & Re-Entry Preparation
• Design and deliver robust pre-departure frameworks that prepare students academically, culturally, and experientially.
• Lead debriefing and reintegration programming upon their return.
• Scholarship & Financial Advising
• Oversee and provide expert guidance on study abroad scholarships and financial aid to maximize program accessibility.
• Higher Education Administration & Program Operations
• Operational Excellence
• Ensure strategic alignment, quality, and compliance across assigned international programs in close collaboration with on-site partners and global staff.
• Data-Driven Assessment
• Analyze program data and student feedback to generate actionable recommendations for program enhancement, sustainability, or strategic expansion.
• Campus & Financial Collaboration
• Serve as the primary operational liaison to Notre Dame’s academic, professional, and administrative offices to streamline international education workflows.
• Site Evaluation
• Conduct targeted periodic site visits to evaluate program quality, assess risk, and advance strategic institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• Experience: 3 to 4 years
• Skills: Strong communication skills; intercultural competency; interpersonal skills to engage with people of different backgrounds; knowledge of scholarship and practice of study abroad.

Additional Information

• Compensation: Up to $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• This position will be accepting applications until August 15, 2026.