Director of Education
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Management
Education Administration -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Employer:
Washington State University - International Programs
Location:
Pullman, Washington
Salary: $6,800.33 - $7,013.17, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Position Type:
Director
Position:
Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date:
July 2, 2026
The Director of Education Abroad at Washington State University provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and risk management expertise for a comprehensive global learning portfolio. This role shapes the curricular and co‑curricular vision for education abroad, oversees international health and safety operations, and manages a complex organization that supports students and faculty traveling internationally each year. The Director ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, and traveler well‑being while cultivating global partnerships and advancing the institution’s internationalization mission.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in international education, global safety, risk management, or related fields.
- Familiarity with best practices in international education and higher education administration.
- Demonstrated supervisory/managerial experience in an international education office.
- Advanced intercultural competencies and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and briefing senior leaders.
- Experience with crisis management, emergency response, and risk mitigation.
- Proven ability to manage change, including organizational and cultural change.
- Experience analyzing data and applying findings to improve programs and operations. Terra Dotta software experience, or experience with a similar software platform.
- Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
- Doctoral degree.
- International experience abroad (e.g., Peace Corps, NGO, academic, or professional work abroad).
- Proficiency in a second language.
- Experience with travel tracking systems, international insurance, and safety protocols.
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