NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 12 hours ago
Assistant Director, Study Abroad
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$71K/yr - $89K/yr
4+ years expLoyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution committed to fostering a diverse academic community. The Assistant Director, Study Abroad is responsible for developing and managing study abroad programming, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and advising students throughout the enrollment process.
CharityEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and manage summer and semester study abroad programming, including partnerships with third-party providers, direct-enroll universities, and U.S. institutions with international campuses
Work with Director of Education Abroad to develop and implement a comprehensive approach for Study Abroad programming that directly aligns with the university’s mission
Develop and manage policies and procedures based on ‘best practice’ research; develop approaches to enhance student access, promote services, and maintain student satisfaction of programming
Oversee student advising process utilizing current systems to provide student access to academic and programmatic information efficiently and effectively
Oversee student application process utilizing current systems to improve student accessibility and process efficiencies
Support the management of financial functions such as budget, billing, accounting, and enrollment management
Develop and oversee marketing plans, outreach and awareness efforts, event planning, including returnee engagement
Manage the training, evaluating, developing and motivating staff
Assist with risk and crisis management; provide support to students and faculty around student health and adjustment issues
Maintain knowledge of current trends, resources, and standards of good practice for professional management of Study Abroad programs
Qualification
Required
Typically a Master's degree in a related area and proven personnel management experience in a higher education setting
Minimum 4 years of increasingly complex management experience in an academic or international education environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office application suite, especially Excel
Experience in database management, data analysis, and statistical reporting
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize a large amount of work in a fast-paced environment
Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information
Proven ability to work effectively with other staff members, administrators, faculty, students, parents, and other stakeholders in Study Abroad Office programs
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds or environments
Ability to create and give effective presentations, establish appropriate office and record keeping procedures, generate appropriate documents, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner
Preferred
Experience working with or for a third-party study abroad provider is preferred
Some experience living, working, or studying abroad preferred or deep familiarity with university-level Study Abroad program administration
Demonstrated success liaising with third-party providers, including contracting, program review, service level agreements, and partner audits preferred
Company
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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