Director of Education Abroad

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

June 16, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1155-NN_ADMINPRO - Director

Business Title:

Director of Education Abroad

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Director of Education Abroad at Washington State University provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and risk management expertise for a comprehensive global learning portfolio. This role shapes the curricular and co‑curricular vision for education abroad, oversees international health and safety operations, and manages a complex organization that supports students and faculty traveling internationally each year. The Director ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, and traveler well‑being while cultivating global partnerships and advancing the institution’s internationalization mission.

Job Duties:

• 35% Operational & Financial Management

• 25% Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• 20% International Health, Safety & Crisis Response

• 5% Training, Education & Communication

• 5% Intercultural & Relationship Engagement

• 5% Administration & Professional Engagement

• 5% Other Duties as Assigned

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.

Monthly Salary:

$6,800.33 - $7,013.17 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in international education, global safety, risk management, or related fields.

• Familiarity with best practices in international education and higher education administration.

• Demonstrated supervisory/managerial experience in an international education office.

• Advanced intercultural competencies and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and briefing senior leaders.

• Experience with crisis management, emergency response, and risk mitigation.

• Proven ability to manage change, including organizational and cultural change.

• Experience analyzing data and applying findings to improve programs and operations.

• Terra Dotta software experience, or experience with a similar software platform.

• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree.

• International experience abroad (e.g., Peace Corps, NGO, academic, or professional work abroad).

• Proficiency in a second language.

• Experience with travel tracking systems, international insurance, and safety protocols.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus -

WSU International | Washington State University
We enable every WSU student to graduate with a rich understanding of different cultures and nations by bringing international students and scholars to our campuses and sending students abroad to advance their studies. We also work with academic institutions, governments, and other organizations worldwide to build strategic partnerships that advance research and discovery.

Area/College:

Office of International Programs
 

Department Name:

Education Abroad
 

Location:

WSU Campus | Pullman, WA 99164

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

• External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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