Assistant Director of Education Abroad
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Education Abroad is an integral member of Washington State University’s Office of International Programs and Education Abroad team, facilitating education opportunities for WSU students at home and abroad. The role develops, maintains, and improves Education Abroad advising operations to increase student participation across WSU colleges and campuses. It coordinates faculty-led programs with WSU faculty, colleges, departments, and external vendors, and maintains related policies and procedures. The Assistant Director advises students on Education Abroad opportunities in relation to their academic requirements and collaborates with WSU’s advising community to expand opportunities that fit students’ academic plans. The role also supports Terra Dotta, supervises paid student staff, oversees the student volunteer program, and supports risk management and crisis situations. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month position based in Pullman, Washington. It is overtime eligible. The monthly salary range is $4,102.52–$4,641.66, with placement based on experience, education, skills, and abilities. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience; relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience in higher education administration, teaching, or student services.
- Experience leading or directing the work of others and demonstrated leadership skills or experience.
- Public speaking experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated knowledge of web-based search tools and applications.
- Proficiency with Terra Dotta software or similar platforms.
- Willingness and ability to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of international education, education abroad trends, and higher education advising best practices.
- Experience with faculty-led program development, including budgets, risk management, implementation, and assessment.
- At least one year of experience supervising professional or student staff.
- Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to independently develop and execute long-term plans.
- Demonstrated experience involving international work, travel, or education abroad.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve Education Abroad daily advising operations to increase participation across WSU colleges and campuses.
- Coordinate faculty-led program development with WSU faculty, colleges, departments, and external vendors, including maintaining policies and procedures.
- Advise students on Education Abroad opportunities in relation to their academic requirements.
- Collaborate with the WSU advising community to increase opportunities for students to study abroad within their academic plans.
- Assist with management and support of Terra Dotta.
- Supervise paid student staff and oversee the student volunteer program.
- Provide support for risk management and crisis situations.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
