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Position Information 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 Carolinas 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 continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity.
Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The Universitys 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 purpose of the International Programs Center (IPC) is to coordinate and develop the Universitys international activities and to advance the Universitys comprehensive internationalization goals as stated in its Strategic Plan. Specific activities include:
• Developing and managing education abroad programs • Providing support services to degree-seeking F1 and exchange J1 international students and to visiting international scholars • Developing and managing outreach programs to the campus and local community
The International Programs Center financially supports international-related study, research, and projects for students, faculty, and staff with generous support from donors. IPC serves as the 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 16 UNC System institutions.
Position Summary The Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs will serve as a study abroad advisor to and coordinator for 200 students. This means working with all levels of administrative units and faculty members. Interaction with students, parents, and administrators is paramount to this position. The person in this position will advise students who are planning to go on any type of study abroad program, short-term partner faculty-led semester, and year-long exchange programs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advising students interested in education abroad programs from the initial advising phase to return • Recruiting, advising, selecting, and conducting orientation for outbound education abroad students • Maintaining student exchange balances, administering travel grant programs, and coordinating transfer of credit • Maintaining the Terra Dotta platform for application and program management • Assisting in the development of promotional and informational materials, including web pages, social media sites, brochures, handbooks, and videos that enhance student advising • Providing insight on best practices in academic integration, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, intercultural components, travel, and security, and risk management • Providing support to department liaisons and fostering peer-to-peer engagement among faculty liaisons • Developing workshops, presentations, and class visits • Supervising student assistants • Ensuring evaluations of all education abroad programs • Assisting with global agreements to build partnership relationships as needed • Implementing requisite administrative procedures
Minimum Qualifications A masters degree or a bachelors degree and an equivalent amount of education and experience is required. Outstanding intercultural sensitivity, exemplary written and verbal competency, and excellent computer skills are also necessary. The incumbent must be able to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and work effectively with multiple administrative and academic offices.
Preferred Qualifications A masters degree with an international focus or in a related field is preferred. Experience working, living, or studying abroad is also preferred. Experience working in a public higher educational system like UNC would be advantageous to this position. Experience advising international students on J-1 visas and an understanding of the SEVIS Student and Exchange Visitor Information Systems database are also preferred.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates None
Recruitment Range $50,000 - $51,418
Org-Department Global Engagement Office - 11101
Job Open Date January 13, 2026
For Best Consideration Date March 2, 2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt Yes
Key Responsibilities __ Percentage Of Time 50
General Education Abroad Operations Essential Tasks • Supporting the Study Abroad and Exchanges team as an education abroad advisor as needed • In addition to working one-on-one in an advising role with students, the advisor will follow students all the way through the initial advising phase and continue as advisor through pre-departure and upon return and transfer of credit • The person will also be responsible for supporting all activities relating to education abroad, including recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and conducting orientation for outgoing education abroad students, as well as maintaining student exchange balances, administering the travel grant program, and coordinating transfer of credit • Assisting in the development of promotional and informational materials, including web pages, social media sites, brochures, handbooks, and videos that enhance student advising Percentage Of Time 30
Education Abroad Program Management Essential Tasks • Supporting program promotion and marketing • Create and manage program application pages in Terra Dotta • Attend class visits and other presentations as requested • Communicate programs to other Study Abroad staff to integrate into advising and promotions • Advise students interested in education abroad programs • Implement requisite administrative procedures • Manage application process in Terra Dotta, including course loading, student registration, financial aid, etc. • Work with other campus offices and stakeholders on program implementation • Conduct pre-departure orientations • Ensure evaluations of education abroad programs Percentage Of Time 10
Education Abroad Program Development Essential Tasks • Grow outreach efforts • Meet with academic departments to explain opportunities • Support program applications through the review and approval process • Provide insight on best practices in academic integration, enrollment, intercultural components, and provide support for faculty liaisons • Facilitate training for faculty liaisons • Foster peer-to-peer engagement among faculty liaisons • Understand department needs and support the development of education abroad academic tracks Percentage Of Time 10
Crisis Management & Student Health and Safety Essential Tasks • Responsible for analyzing risks abroad and providing updates and detailed strategies to mitigate risks • Developing policies and procedures for health and safety risk reduction and crisis management • Serving in an on-call capacity to respond to international emergencies • Collaborating with relevant local and global partners to establish emergency communication protocols to be shared with faculty, staff, and students Percentage Of Time N/A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities __ Percentage Of Time N/A
Recruitment Range $50,000 - $51,418
Org-Department Global Engagement Office - 11101
Job Open Date January 13, 2026
For Best Consideration Date March 2, 2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt Yes
Key Responsibilities __ Percentage Of Time N/A
Application Documents Required • Resume • CV • Cover Letter • List of References • Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk
Do you have a Bachelors Degree? Yes No
Do you have 2 years of prior experience working in the international education field at a higher education institution? Yes No
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Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes No
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro? Yes No