"Assistant Director for Study Abroad Programs"

Assistant Director for Study Abroad Programs

Company: East Carolina University

Job Location:

Category: International Programs and Services

Type: Full-Time

Position Number: 400551

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range:

Position Type:

Job Category: Staff - Professional

Organizational Unit Overview:

ECU Tuscany is East Carolina Universitys flagship study abroad program, housed within the Office of Global Affairs. Running during spring and fall semesters, in addition to the summer term, ECU Tuscany is located in the picturesque medieval village of Certaldo Alto, a short train ride from one of Europes centers of art and culture, Florence, Italy. The unit provides a wide range of international experiences to ECU students, while offering courses in the general education curriculum.

Job Duties:

The Assistant Director for Study Abroad Programs is a full-time position responsible for managing logistical, administrative, and financial aspects of ECUs study abroad programs, including its flagship program based in Certaldo, Italy. This position involves a high level of independent decision-making and authority in overseeing both the daily operations and the long-term strategic development of the program. The position requires frequent travel.

Primary responsibilities include managing operating budget(s), including preparation and submission of budget reports to ECU; facilitating logistical arrangements; overseeing ECU classroom and lodging facilities; creating, developing, and distributing all marketing materials for the ECU study abroad programs, with an emphasis on the ECU Tuscany program. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with Directors on all aspects of program administration and serves as a program resource in support of faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners.

The Assistant Director also provides leadership in student engagement and community life, participating in various program activities and travel, monitoring students well-being, assisting in emergency situations, and helping enforce the programs code of conduct. Additional duties include interviewing and onboarding local staff, supervising trainings, and resolving employee relations issues as needed.

The Assistant Director must accept on premises lodging as a condition of employment in order to properly perform the duties of this position when traveling abroad for Tuscany (or other) programs.

This position will be primarily based in Greenville, NC with frequent and/or extended travel to Italy or other locations abroad. This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the ECU FWA Policy.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience with multimedia equipment and related software programs - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suites, including Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
• Familiarity with IT hardware and software administration and issues related to data backup and digital filing of multimedia files
• Experience with facilities management, including operation of appliances, washing machines, thermostats, and heating equipment.
• Experience managing personnel and other resources.
• Experience supervising and managing study abroad program budgets.
• Experience creating visual materials used for marketing purposes.
• Experience supervising and working with students on study abroad programs in Italy.
• Experience as a professional event or marketing photographer for higher education institutions.
• Experience using Emburse Enterprise software to reconcile expenditures and develop reports.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Close Date: 3/16/2026

Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91657

Apply Now