Study Abroad Assistant Director
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic, Academic Advising & Student Services
Study Abroad Assistant Director - VP for Global Engagement
Hiring Department
:
Study Abroad
Location
:
Chicago, IL USA
Requisition : 1042215
FTE
: 1
Work Schedule
:
Monday
- Friday
Posting Close Date
:
August 14, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $56,000. / Annual Salary
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.
UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position SummaryThis position advises for, administers, and implements study abroad exchange, partnership, and direct enroll programs in a regional advising portfolio for UIC students. Additionally, this position serves as a college liaison for a portfolio of UIC colleges/departments to assist with the expansion of faculty-directed study abroad programs. This includes collaborating with faculty members on program proposals, sourcing and negotiating with program partners, managing program agreements and budgets, and otherwise planning all program logistics.
Responsible for coordinating with international university partners and academic consortia to monitor costs, student affairs, and applicable academic curricula. Assists with planning and response for safety and risk management issues. Serves as departmental point person for at least one key study abroad area such as marketing/outreach, student financial aid/scholarships, or pre-departure and re-entry.
Provide Counseling to and/or assist:
- Students regarding study abroad options, academic programs, services, and educational issues (such as the application process, course and program planning, scheduling, registration, study habits, career planning, adjustment to school, etc.).
- Students who want to participate in study abroad programs (i.e. exchanges – outgoing, affiliates, and consortia) and students seeking national scholarships.
- Students and parents or guardians (where appropriate) in study abroad academic program planning; confers with administrators, and other professionals to discuss student’s progress, resolve academic and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
Provide Counseling to and/or assist:
- Departmental advisors and chairs in course articulation and academic planning.
- Department and academic units integrating study abroad into existing majors, minors, and academic programs.
- Be responsible for the direction and oversight of study abroad services, including assisting in policy and procedure design and development that enhances the quality of study abroad programs.
- Assist with campus-wide promotion of study abroad programs recruitment, student selection, student financial management, and logistical services of study abroad programs/international exchanges, summer travel-study, international grants and scholarships, and international opportunities programs (website, classroom presentations, informational meetings, orientation programs, fairs, brochure development, etc.).
- Maintain contact with academic…
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