Assistant Director, International Affairs

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW The Assistant Director, International Affairs at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas supports the daily operations of the Office of International Affairs under the supervision of the Director of International Affairs. This international administration role is based in Dallas, Texas, and is listed as a hybrid opportunity within the Professional & Executive category. The position focuses on operational coordination, staffing support, regulatory compliance, and office administration.

UT Southwestern also highlights a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and professional development opportunities.

• Coordinate daily operations within the Office of International Affairs
• Work under the supervision of the Director of International Affairs
• Help ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Manage staffing-related

• Support preparation and administration activities within the office
• Contribute to operational support for the international affairs function

• Experience or qualifications were not specified in the source information
• Ability to support administration and office operations in an international affairs environment
• Ability to work within a hybrid based role structure WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International affairs offices play an important role in helping institutions maintain compliance, support global engagement, and manage complex operational processes. An assistant director position in this area contributes to effective administration and coordination that supports institutional priorities and international activities. At a major medical and research institution such as UT Southwestern, professionals in international affairs help maintain organized systems and operational continuity that support faculty, staff, and broader institutional goals.

• Review the institution’s Office of International Affairs information before applying
• Highlight experience related to administration, operations, staffing, or compliance support
• Emphasize communication and organizational skills relevant to assistant director

• Prepare examples of managing workflows or supporting office coordination in a professional setting
• Tailor your application materials to the international and hybrid based nature of the role
• Mention any experience supporting higher education, healthcare, or research environments if applicable