Assistant Director for Study Abroad

United States — International Student Market

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 for Study Abroad at the University of Notre Dame plays a student-facing leadership role within ND Global, supporting the implementation, growth, and operations of assigned study abroad programs. This position guides students through recruitment, advising, application review, preparation, and re-entry while collaborating with campus departments and international partners. The role also contributes to strategic planning, program assessment, and institutional internationalization initiatives.

• Guide students through the full study abroad lifecycle, including recruitment, advising, application evaluation, and cohort selection.
• Design and deliver pre-departure preparation programs focused on academic, cultural, and experiential readiness.
• Lead re-entry and reintegration programming for returning students.
• Provide guidance on study abroad scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and strategic alignment across assigned international programs.
• Collaborate with on-site partners and global staff to support program operations.
• Analyze program data and student feedback to support program improvement and sustainability.
• Serve as an operational liaison with academic, professional, and administrative offices across campus.
• Conduct periodic site visits to assess program quality, institutional goals, and risk management.
• Act as a liaison between the main campus and ND Global Gateways and Centers.
• Support relationship-building and cross-cultural collaboration through international and regional expertise.
• Partner with ND Global leadership on international initiatives and development of new global programming.
• Lead unit-wide projects and mentor staff within the study abroad team.

• Three to four years of relevant experience.
• Intercultural competency.
• Interpersonal skills for engaging with people from different backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the scholarship and practice of study abroad. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports students in accessing meaningful international educational experiences that contribute to academic growth, intercultural understanding, and personal development. By coordinating programs, advising students, and collaborating across global networks, the Assistant Director helps strengthen institutional internationalization efforts and supports the university’s broader global mission.

• Highlight direct experience advising students in study abroad, international education, or related higher education programs.
• Provide examples of cross-cultural communication, international collaboration, or overseas experience.
• Demonstrate experience managing complex operations, projects, or partnerships across multiple stakeholders.
• Include examples of using data, assessment, or student feedback to improve programs or services.
• Emphasize communication and relationship-building skills, especially in diverse educational settings.
• Tailor application materials to show alignment with student support, global engagement, and higher education administration.