Director, Global Education Office

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) at Duke University is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Global Education to lead the Duke Global Education Office (GEO). In this leadership role, you will play an integral part in shaping the future of global learning opportunities for undergraduate students while advancing Duke's commitment to experiential education, intercultural learning, and academic excellence.

As Director, you will provide strategic, operational, financial, and organizational leadership for Duke's portfolio of global and domestic study-away programs. You will work closely with university leaders, faculty, students, and international partners to develop innovative educational experiences that prepare students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. This role offers the opportunity to influence institutional strategy, support global partnerships, strengthen student access and belonging, and ensure the continued success of one of Duke's most impactful educational programs.

You will join a collaborative and mission-driven team dedicated to providing transformational educational experiences that broaden perspectives, foster cultural understanding, and support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) with demonstrated relevance to global education, international education, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in international education.
• Experience leading international education programs with responsibility for personnel management, operational oversight, risk mitigation, and financial stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience developing, expanding, and sustaining successful study-away or international education programs.
• Experience negotiating partnerships, contracts, and agreements with domestic and international institutions.
• Experience navigating legal, compliance, risk management, and safety considerations associated with international programming.
• Proven ability to lead complex teams and organizational change initiatives.

• Ability to respond to time-sensitive international incidents and emergency situations.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive learning environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to work effectively across a complex and decentralized university environment.

Be Bold.

As the Director of Global Education, you will:

• Implement the strategic vision for Duke Global Education in partnership with senior university leadership and the Global Education Advisory Committee.
• Identify and launch innovative global and domestic study-away programs, partnership models, and experiential learning opportunities that align with university priorities and evolving student interests.
• Monitor international education trends and emerging opportunities to ensure Duke remains a leader in global…