Executive Director of Global Education

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 Executive 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 Executive 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., J.D., or Ed.D.)
• Eight plus years in the field of international education. 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.

• Extensive knowledge of undergraduate global education and study-away program administration.
• Experience expanding global education opportunities in emerging or underrepresented regions.
• Demonstrated success managing complex budgets, growing revenue streams and program financial performance.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, academic leadership, student affairs professionals, legal counsel, and risk management partners.
• Experience with university developed offshore entities.
• Working knowledge of data analytics, assessment methodologies, CRM systems, advising technologies, and AI-enabled tools.
• Involvement in professional organizations such as NAFSA:
  Association of International Educators, The Forum on Education Abroad, or similar organizations.
• Record of professional presentations, publications, or contributions to the field of international education.

• 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.

• 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…