Assistant Director, Faculty-Led Programs & Incoming Exchange

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate Bentley Global Experience (BGX) courses, supporting faculty from proposal to completion.
• Coordinate incoming semester exchange programs, serving as the primary liaison for sending institutions and managing the nomination and enrollment processes.
• Oversee the administration of study abroad scholarships, including designing selection criteria and managing application timelines.
• Support the design and implementation of custom global programs and academic week-long programs.
• Execute marketing strategies for global offerings through webpage content, brochures, and social media.
• Advise students on program options, academic requirements, and pre-arrival needs.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for program services such as transportation, catering, and cultural activities.
• Facilitate pre-departure workshops and orientation sessions for students and faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in international education or international project management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically within cross-cultural settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with software such as Workday or TerraDotta.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in languages other than English.
• Experience with intercultural learning and student development theories.

About the Company

Bentley University is dedicated to educating creative, ethical, and socially responsible students who become organizational leaders. The Cronin Office of International Education provides high-quality global learning experiences, overseeing hundreds of students participating in academic year, semester, summer, and intensive faculty-led programs annually.