Executive Director of Global Programs & Education Abroad

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Global Engagement is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Executive Director of Global Programs & Education Abroad, a senior leadership position within Global Engagement. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for Education Abroad, Global Programs, Risk Management & Compliance and will help shape the next generation of global programs and learning opportunities at the university.

The Executive Director will lead faculty engagement and development, oversee special projects, and advance innovative initiatives. Working collaboratively with institutional leadership and the Associate Vice President & Senior International Officer, this position will be instrumental in advancing the university’s internationalization goals and translating Global Engagement’s strategic priorities into meaningful programs and opportunities. We are looking for a collaborative, strategic, and innovative leader who is excited to help shape the future of global engagement.

The Department of Global Engagement strategically aligns several critical internationally focused units bringing together Education Abroad, Global Partnership Services, and International Student and Scholar Services. As a hub of resources and partnerships, Global Engagement fosters the University’s commitment to solving the world’s most pressing problems through a focus on transformational international education and research that serves our local communities and the world at large.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, including at least five years of direct leadership experience in international higher education roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex international programs and lead teams.
• Experience with strategic planning, risk management, and program assessment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills including intercultural competence.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree or work towards terminal degree or equivalent in higher education, international education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the Global Engagement leadership team, acting as deputy to the Associate Vice President.
• Guides the development and implementation of innovative global programs aligned with institutional priorities.
• Supports strategic planning and ensures measurable progress toward internationalization goals.
• Directs and executes special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President to advance strategic priorities and respond to emerging opportunities.
• Represents Global Engagement on University committees and task forces.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to expand funding opportunities and partnerships.
• Works closely with College/School leadership teams, the International Advisory Board, and key centers (Soltis Center, Mexico Partnership) to identify and advance global priorities.
• Fosters collaboration across academic units to identify and realize international goals.
• Creates a vision and strategic plan for Education Abroad.
• Oversees Education Abroad operations, including program design, instructional integration, and student support for before, during, and after experiences.
• Develops and implements assessment measures for global programs and executes improvement plans based on findings.
• Uses data-driven assessment and outcome analysis to lead design of Education Abroad operations and programs.
• Develops and oversees new initiatives such as COIL, micro-credentialing, and scholarship programs.
• Spearheads faculty engagement in global programs.
• Manages grant programs supporting global engagement initiatives.
• Directs and ensures the execution of special projects to advance strategic priorities and respond to emerging opportunities.
• Promotes intercultural and cross-cultural programming for students, faculty, and staff.
• Ensures compliance with University, state, and federal regulations for international programs.
• Oversees risk management strategies for Global Engagement, including student safety and program integrity.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive