Assistant Director, International Programs

OVERVIEW: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Assistant Director for International Programs within the College of Fine & Applied Arts. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic Programs and working alongside the Senior Associate Director of International Programs, this role supports the development and execution of international education initiatives for students. The position focuses on managing education abroad opportunities, supporting international programs, and advising students interested in study abroad experiences. The role also involves collaboration with campus and international partners to strengthen education and global engagement across the college.

Key responsibilities: Manage the development and execution of semester, summer, and short-term international programs Support education abroad programs for the College of Fine & Applied Arts Coordinate exchange and international programming Advise students on study abroad and global education opportunities Organize pre-departure and re-entry programs for students Collaborate with international and campus partners Support international education events and activities Develop promotional materials for global education initiatives Requirements Experience managing international programs or education abroad initiatives Ability to advise students on study abroad opportunities Experience coordinating international programming and exchange activities Strong collaboration skills for working with campus and international partners Ability to support events and develop promotional materials WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International education programs create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with global learning experiences and broaden their academic perspectives. This role helps connect students with study abroad opportunities while supporting the successful delivery of international programs within a leading university environment. By coordinating programs and advising students, the Assistant Director contributes to education initiatives that strengthen international engagement across the College of Fine & Applied Arts. The position also supports collaboration between campus and abroad partners to expand access to global learning opportunities.

Bonus: Application advice Highlight experience with international education, study abroad, or student advising in your application materials Include examples of programs you have managed, coordinated, or applied improvements to Emphasize collaboration with international or campus partners Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills relevant to education programs Showcase experience supporting students through international or abroad learning opportunities Tailor your resume and cover letter to reflect experience with education programming and student engagement Sign in to view full details Create a free account to see job descriptions, salary details, and application links.