Study Abroad Assistant Director

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The Assistant Director plays a pivotal, student-facing leadership role within ND Global, driving the implementation, strategic growth, and daily operations of an assigned study abroad portfolio. Serving as a key mentor and strategist throughout the entire student life cycle, the Assistant Director recruits, evaluates, and prepares Notre Dame students for transformative summer and semester international experiences.

This role leverages deep higher education administration expertise and cross-cultural, international experience to forge strong synergies across campus departments and Notre Dame’s worldwide network of Global Gateways and Centers. Through strategic planning, program assessment, and cross-cultural project management, the Assistant Director directly supports the broader global mission of Notre Dame.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student-Facing Portfolio Management & Advising

• Comprehensive Student Support: Guide students through the entire study abroad lifecycle—leading targeted recruitment, advising applicants, evaluating candidate files, and selecting qualified cohorts.
• Pre-Departure & Re-Entry Preparation: Design and deliver robust pre-departure frameworks that prepare students academically, culturally, and experientially, while leading debriefing and reintegration programming upon their return.
• Scholarship & Financial Advising: Oversee and provide expert guidance on study abroad scholarships and financial aid to maximize program accessibility.

2. Higher Education Administration & Program Operations

• Operational Excellence: Ensure strategic alignment, quality, and compliance across assigned international programs in close collaboration with on-site partners and global staff.
• Data-Driven Assessment: Analyze program data and student feedback to generate actionable recommendations for program enhancement, sustainability, or strategic expansion.
• Campus & Financial Collaboration: Serve as the primary operational liaison to Notre Dame’s academic, professional, and administrative offices to streamline international education workflows.
• Site Evaluation: Conduct targeted periodic site visits to evaluate program quality, assess risk, and advance strategic institutional goals.

3. Global Network & Regional Expertise

• Global Gateway Liaison: Act as a central bridge between main campus and assigned ND Global Gateways and Centers, maximizing cross-location synergies and strategic initiatives.
• Regional & Linguistic Leadership: Leverage deep international experience, regional expertise, and linguistic skills to facilitate relationship-building, cross-cultural diplomacy, and strategic ventures abroad.

4. Strategic Initiatives & Team Leadership

• Institutional Internationalization: Partner with NDG leadership on high-impact projects, including developing new global programming and enhancing international initiatives across the university.
• Team Leadership: Spearhead designated unit-wide projects, mentor staff, and take on emerging leadership roles within the study abroad team to support evolving organizational needs.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• Experience: 3 to 4 years
• Skills: Strong communication skills; intercultural competency; interpersonal skills to engage with people of different background; knowledge of scholarship and practice of study abroad.

Compensation: Up to $60,000, commensurate with experience.

This position will be accepting applications until August 15, 2026.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.