Assistant Director for Study Abroad Programs

The Assistant Director for Study Abroad Programs is a full-time position responsible for managing logistical, administrative, and financial aspects of ECU’s study abroad programs, including its flagship program based in Certaldo, Italy. This position involves a high level of independent decision‑making and authority in overseeing both the daily operations and the long‑term strategic development of the program. The position requires frequent travel.

• Managing operating budget(s), including preparation and submission of budget reports to ECU.
• Facilitating logistical arrangements.
• Overseeing ECU classroom and lodging facilities.
• Creating, developing, and distributing all marketing materials for the ECU study abroad programs, with an emphasis on the ECU Tuscany program.
• Collaborating closely with Directors on all aspects of program administration and serving as a program resource in support of faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners.
• Providing leadership in student engagement and community life, participating in various program activities and travel, monitoring students’ well‑being, assisting in emergency situations, and helping enforce the program’s code of conduct.
• Interviewing and onboarding local staff, supervising trainings, and resolving employee relations issues as needed.

The Assistant Director must accept on‑premises lodging as a condition of employment in order to properly perform the duties of this position when traveling abroad for Tuscany (or other) programs.

This position will be primarily based in Greenville, NC with frequent and/or extended travel to Italy or other locations abroad. This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the ECU FWA Policy.