Executive Director, International Education

Position Details

• Posting date: 03/05/2026
• Closing date:
  Open Until Filled
• Position number: 0699500
• Position title:
  
  Executive Director, International Education
• Hiring range: $117,500 - $145,000
• Union:
  Not a Union Position
• FLSA status:
  Exempt
• Employment category:
  Regular Full Time
• Scheduled months per year: 12
• Scheduled hours per week: 40
• Schedule:
  
  9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
• Location:
  
  Hanover, NH
• Remote work eligibility:
  Hybrid
• Term position:
  No
• Grant funded:
  No

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for Dartmouth’s international education initiatives, guiding the development, management, and quality of off‑campus study programs. This role plays a key part in advancing the College’s global engagement by fostering connections between off‑campus programs and the liberal arts curriculum, ensuring that these programs support and enhance academic goals. The Executive Director drives long‑term strategic planning, oversees a portfolio of global study and exchange programs, and ensures operational excellence, student safety, and innovative growth in alignment with Dartmouth’s vision for global education.

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong expertise in international education, strategic thinking, intercultural communication, risk assessment, and program management.
• Proven ability to build relationships globally and work effectively across divisions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.

• 10+ years of administrative experience in academia, with 5-8 years in a director role managing international education programs.
• Significant experience living, working, or studying abroad.
• Experience in strategic planning and managing complex, global service‑driven programs.

Terminal degree.

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans to support international and domestic study programs, aligning them with Dartmouth’s global engagement and liberal arts objectives.
• Engage with faculty, deans, and other stakeholders to promote best practices in program design, delivery, and administrative operations, ensuring high standards and ethical practices.
• Regularly analyze program data on student participation, evaluation outcomes, and program performance for continuous improvement, advocacy, and external reporting.
• Represent Dartmouth to global stakeholders, fostering relationships that enhance the College’s reputation in international education, and participate actively in professional associations to drive innovation and leadership in the field.
• Provide guidance on institutional policies, ensuring they support the College’s global presence and academic mission.

• Collaborate with faculty across departments to create and improve off‑campus study programs, exploring new models, enhancing curriculum integration, and adjusting existing programs to meet evolving academic and student needs.
• Develop comprehensive pre‑departure and re‑entry activities that support students’ academic and personal growth, cross‑cultural competence, and program safety.
• Ensure that faculty and students are connected with up‑to‑date resources, research, and best practices in international education and intercultural learning to maximize program impact.

• Lead, mentor, and support Guarini Institute staff, fostering a collaborative environment that values diversity, professional growth, and teamwork.
• Cultivate strong internal partnerships across College departments and maintain external relationships to ensure program quality, student safety, and seamless operations worldwide.
• Oversee the administration of over 70 study and exchange programs across 30+ countries, managing logistics, finances, compliance with international regulations, and participant well‑being.
• Manage an annual budget of over $9 million, ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource allocation to support program development and operations.
• Collaborate…