Associate Director, University Partnerships

Associate Director, University Partnerships

EUSA Academic Internship Experts is seeking to appoint an Associate Director, University Partnerships to our team based in Boston.

The Associate Director, University Partnerships is responsible for the project management and delivery of EUSA programs across the university partner portfolio. This role oversees program planning and preparation, coordinates delivery with EUSA City Teams, supports program growth, and ensures that programs are delivered successfully.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and knowledgeable about international education and work-integrated learning. They will be comfortable overseeing multiple programs simultaneously, managing complex projects and timelines, and working collaboratively with university partners and colleagues across different regions and time zones.

They will work closely with the Senior Director, University Partnerships, and the Program Manager to translate institutional requirements into well-organized programs, strengthen delivery of those programs, and ensure that student and partner conversations/concerns are addressed appropriately.

EUSA Academic Internship Experts works with universities, departments, and individual professors to create and deliver customized, academically-directed internship programmes in London, Dublin, Madrid, Paris, and Prague.

EUSA has successfully placed over 30,000 students in academically directed internships over the past 40 years.

EUSA place several hundred students per year in academic internships in a range of industries including marketing, media, business, finance, health & science, psychology and the arts (e.g. theatres, museums).

In addition to internship placement, EUSA's services include housing, academic program development, and program management (including pastoral care, social programmes and student wellbeing & safety).

The Associate Director, University Partnerships reports to the Senior Director, University Partnerships.

• Develops the weekly, monthly, and annual program-delivery calendar
• Oversees program preparation and ensures that key deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly established
• Reviews program proposals, outlines, Letters of Agreement, and budgets prepared for university partners
• Ensures programs transition smoothly from development and planning to on-site delivery
• Works with the Program Manager in preparing and delivering programs for their assigned portfolio
• Oversees pre-program and end-of-program communications across the partner portfolio
• Ensures partner communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with the strategy and standards established by the Senior Director
• Reviews program reports and other significant partner-facing materials prepared by the Program Manager
• Ensures that program outcomes, improvements, and follow-up actions are communicated clearly to partners
• Supports partner expansion and opportunities for enrolment growth

• Uses program outcomes, student feedback, partner feedback, and delivery experience to assess program performance
• Identifies areas for program improvement and coordinates implementation
• With Senior Director, identifies practical opportunities to strengthen or grow programs with existing partners
• Contributes to new-business development when program-delivery expertise is relevant

• Serves as the University Partnerships lead for program-delivery coordination with City Teams
• Maintains strong relationships with current university partners, particularly regarding program development, delivery, and continuous improvement
• Supports the Program Manager in coordinating with City Teams and institutional partners

• Maintains oversight of program readiness and delivery
• Tracks significant issues, decisions, commitments, and follow-up throughout the program lifecycle
• Ensures partner and student concerns are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner
• Leads the development and delivery of the Student Ambassador Program and other components of the University Partnerships strategy
• Works with the Senior Director to identify opportunities to strengthen program-delivery systems, processes, and internal coordination

• Leads the response to significant student and partner issues
• Serves as the lead University Partnerships team…