Assistant Director, Education Abroad Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Assistant Director, Education Abroad Florida Atlantic University

• 4.1 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Full-time $57,000
• $62,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Ellucian 2 years Full Job Description For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.

fau.edu/jobs .

Note:

Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director, Education Abroad

• Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Student Advising & Outreach

• Promote study abroad opportunities through advising, workshops, presentations, and campus-wide events. Provide comprehensive advising to outbound students and inbound exchange/J-1 students on program options, eligibility, travel documentation, course registration, and more. Program Management
• Coordinate and maintain participant applications, payments, insurance enrollment, and detailed student records. Serve as the primary contact for a designated set of international education programs. Financial Administration
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Education Abroad and Global Learning and the Director of Finance and Administration for the Center for Global Engagement to manage vendor payments, Touchnet updates, spend authorizations, and budget tracking. J-1 Student Support
• Organize pre-arrival orientations, arrival welcome events, housing coordination, and insurance updates for incoming J-1 exchange students. Supervision & Office Operations
• Supervise students or OPS staff. Provide office leadership in the absence of the Senior Director or Associate Director. Manage updates and vendor contracts for the Education Abroad student application software solution. Safety & Risk Management
• Assist with safety protocols, emergency responses, and pre-departure orientation planning. Maintain accurate rosters, emergency contacts, and serve as backup essential personnel. Scholarship & Professional Development
• Serve as the advisor for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Participate in occasional domestic or international travel for program or professional development. Cross-Department Collaboration
• Liaise with campus partners including Financial Aid, International Services, Admissions, Registrar, and Housing to streamline support for students. Undertake additional projects
• other job-related duties and projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Education Abroad and Global Learning.

FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty

• Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.

For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU’s amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. ; or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Experience living, studying, or working abroad. Professional experience in international education or study abroad advising. Familiarity with education abroad scholarships and financial aid. Proficiency in a foreign language. Experience using platforms such as Banner ERP, Navigate, and CRM and LMS systems.

Salary:

$57,000.00

• $62,000.

00 per year.

College or Department:

FAU Center for

Global Engagement:

Education Abroad Location:

Boca Raton Work Days and Hours:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00a.m.
• 5:00p.

m.

Application Deadline:

2025-07-15 Special Instructions to

Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Resume Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at . To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.