Program Budget Specialist

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 North Carolina State University is hiring a Program Budget Specialist to support the financial and operational success of study abroad programs. Reporting to the Business Officer within the Study Abroad Office, this position manages a portfolio of program budgets and serves as a resource for faculty leaders and program coordinators. The role focuses on supporting credit-bearing international programs and coordinating financial and operational processes connected to study abroad experiences.

• Support the financial success of study abroad programs
• Support the operational success of study abroad programs
• Manage a portfolio of program budgets
• Serve as a resource for study abroad faculty leaders
• Serve as a resource for program coordinators
• Support credit-bearing international programs
• Coordinate financial processes related to study abroad experiences
• Coordinate operational processes related to study abroad experiences
• Report to the Business Officer within the Study Abroad Office

• Experience supporting financial processes
• Ability to manage program budgets
• Ability to support operational processes
• Ability to work with faculty leaders and program coordinators
• Ability to support international study programs WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Study abroad programs depend on strong financial and operational planning to provide students with successful international learning opportunities. This role supports the coordination and management needed to help programs operate effectively abroad while assisting faculty leaders and coordinators. Professionals in positions like this help institutions maintain organized and sustainable international study experiences.

• Highlight experience managing budgets or financial processes for academic or administrative programs
• Emphasize organizational skills and attention to detail in operational work
• Include examples of collaboration with faculty, coordinators, or cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate familiarity with international education, study abroad, or higher education environments
• Tailor application materials to show how your work supports both financial and operational goals
• Review the university application process carefully and ensure all requested materials are submitted before applying