Assistant Director, Study Abroad
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Overview
Position Number: 998733
Functional
Title:
Assistant Director, Study Abroad
Position Type: Staff
Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information: Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG is recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the NY Times and No.
1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by APLU, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: The International Programs Center (IPC) coordinates and develops the University’s international activities and advances internationalization goals as stated in its Strategic Plan. Activities include developing and managing education abroad programs; providing support services to degree-seeking (F1) and exchange (J1) international students and visiting international scholars; and developing and managing outreach programs to the campus and local community.
IPC financially supports international-related study, research, and projects for students, faculty, and staff with donor support. IPC serves as liaison for the Interlink Language Program and for New Mind Education activities on campus. IPC oversees the management of a position that supports the internationalization goals of all UNC System institutions.
About UNC Greensboro: UNC Greensboro (UNCG) is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina and is one of 57 doctoral institutions recognized for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891, UNCG has 19,000+ students, 3,000+ faculty and staff, representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 125 undergraduate majors and concentrations, and more than 180 graduate degrees, UNCG is recognized nationally for academic excellence and value.
For more information, visit uncg.edu.
The Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs will serve as a study abroad advisor to and coordinator for 200+ students. This includes working with all levels of administrative units and faculty members. Interaction with students, parents, and administrators is paramount. The person in this position will advise students planning to participate in any type of study abroad program (short-term partner, faculty-led, semester, and year-long exchange).
They will work closely with the Faculty-led Coordinator and the Incoming Exchange Student Coordinator (regarding students coming to UNC Greensboro for semester or year-long exchange programs). They will advise outgoing study abroad students by identifying appropriate site options, ensuring coursework alignment with students’ academic goals, transferring credits, determining financial aid applicability, and coordinating pre-departure orientation. They will act as a UNC Greensboro liaison for students while abroad to ensure appropriate enrollment upon return.
They will assist in conducting pre-departure and re-entry workshops to facilitate student adjustment, reintegration, and career planning. The person will assist with partnership relations and agreement management efforts.
The Assistant Director will report to the Associate Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs to administer and expand UNC Greensboro’s Study Abroad and Exchange Programs. While reporting to the Associate Director, they will also work with and be advised by the Associate Provost for International Programs.
Minimum Qualifications- A master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree plus equivalent education and experience, is required.
- Outstanding intercultural sensitivity, exemplary written and verbal…
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