OVERVIEW The Director of Education Abroad and National Student Exchange at the University of Central Arkansas provides leadership for institutional programs that enable students to pursue academic experiences outside the home campus. Housed within the Center for Global Learning and Engagement, this role focuses on the coordination and oversight of education abroad and domestic exchange opportunities. The position plays a central role in supporting students, faculty, and campus partners engaged in global and national mobility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Lead the Office of Education Abroad and National Student Exchange within the Center for Global Learning and Engagement. – Oversee faculty-led programs offered through the university. – Manage semester exchange programs. – Support individual study abroad opportunities. – Oversee National Student Exchange study away programs. – Work across campus to support successful academic experiences abroad. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Education abroad and student exchange programs are essential components of a comprehensive academic experience, helping students build global awareness, adaptability, and intercultural competence. This role matters because it provides strategic leadership and coordination for programs that expand access to international and national learning opportunities. By supporting academic success beyond the home campus, the position contributes to institutional goals related to student engagement and global learning. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly articulate your experience with education abroad, exchange programs, or global learning initiatives, using concrete examples where possible. – Emphasize leadership and management experience, particularly in offices or programs that required coordination across multiple stakeholders. – Demonstrate an understanding of how education abroad and national exchange programs support academic outcomes and student success. – Highlight your ability to collaborate across campus, including with faculty, advisors, and administrative units. – Tailor your application materials to reflect familiarity with working within a center or unit focused on global learning and engagement.