OVERVIEW The Senior Director for Education Abroad at The University of Texas at Austin provides executive-level leadership for education abroad within a large, globally engaged public research university. As a key member of the Texas Global leadership team, this role guides complex, multi-functional units that support international learning opportunities. The position focuses on strategic direction, organizational effectiveness, and the advancement of student mobility and global engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Serve as a key member of the Texas Global leadership team. – Provide executive-level leadership for complex, multi-functional units within Education Abroad. – Lead strategic leadership initiatives related to education abroad. – Conduct long-range planning for education abroad programs and operations. – Oversee organizational development within Education Abroad. – Provide oversight of education abroad programs. – Support global engagement and student mobility through education abroad initiatives. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Education abroad plays a central role in preparing students to engage thoughtfully and effectively in a global society. This senior leadership position helps ensure that education abroad programs are strategically aligned, sustainable, and responsive to institutional priorities. By guiding complex teams and programs, the role contributes directly to expanding access to global learning experiences and strengthening the university’s international impact. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate experience with strategic leadership and long-range planning in international or higher education contexts. – Highlight examples of leading complex or multi-functional teams, particularly within education abroad or global programs. – Emphasize your ability to contribute at an executive or senior leadership level within a large organization. – Connect your professional experience to student mobility, global engagement, and institutional internationalization goals. – Prepare to articulate how you have supported organizational development and program oversight in previous roles.