Assistant Director of Member Relations - U.S. East

Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $67,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary

POSITION TITLE   

Assistant Director of Member Relations – U.S. East   

DEPARTMENT   

Member Relations   

REPORTS TO   

Director of Member Relations – United States   

FLSA STATUS    

Exempt   

LOCATION   

Remote position located in the Midwest or Northeast United States (excluding New York State), with convenient access to a major airport for frequent travel.  

DATE   

MAY 2026  

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Assistant Director for Member Relations – U.S. East provides day-to-day leadership for institutional engagement, regional relationship management, and student mobility initiatives for ISEP Exchange Member Institutions across the Eastern United States, with direct management responsibilities for Member Institutions in the Midwest and Northeast regions. Reporting to the Director of U.S. Member Relations, this role works collaboratively with member institutions and internal teams to support participation in ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct programs, strengthen institutional partnerships, and ensure successful program delivery.  

The Assistant Director serves as a primary contact for assigned member institutions in the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, focusing on relationship building, recruitment strategies, program management, and maintaining ISEP membership standards. This position also supervises University Relations Managers (URMs) within the U.S. East region, overseeing regional program management and addressing any issues requiring escalation. As part of the leadership role, this position contributes to regional planning, staff training, and cross-functional initiatives that support organizational goals and member satisfaction.  

This role is well suited for an experienced international education professional who is relationship-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about expanding access to global learning opportunities.  

PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS  

External  

ISEP Coordinators at Member Institutions   

International education professionals, faculty, student services staff, and other campus stakeholders at Members and prospective institutions   

Internal  

Member Relations   

Student Services   

Affiliate Engagement   

Marketing & Communications   

Program Development and additional cross-functional teams   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Regional Engagement & Institutional Support  

Support engagement and partnership strategies for Member Institutions within the U.S. East region.   

Develop and implement student recruitment strategy for institutions within specified portfolio to meet defined participant numbers and revenue targets.   

Build and maintain strong working relationships with institutional partners to support student mobility, participation growth, and member satisfaction.   

Conduct campus visits, virtual meetings, webinars, and presentations to promote ISEP programs and strengthen institutional engagement.   

Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development related to Member Relations processes and systems. Coordinate response for customer service issues for U.S. East region, including support of other U.S. East University Relations Managers.  

Represent ISEP at conferences, workshops, study abroad fairs, and professional events.   

Monitor institutional participation and engagement trends using CRM and reporting tools to support regional planning and outreach efforts.   

Supervision & Team Collaboration  

Supervise, mentor, and support University Relations Managers (URMs) within the designated region.   

Collaborate with internal teams across Member Relations, Student Services, Marketing & Communications, and Affiliate Engagement to support program success and institutional partnerships.   

Contribute to the planning and implementation of coordinator workshops, trainings, and regional meetings.   

Program Management & Member Experience  

Support day-to-day regional program operations to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to ISEP membership standards.   

Assist institutions with program processes, issue resolution, and operational questions related to participation in ISEP programs.   

Monitor member engagement and satisfaction and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address concerns and support positive outcomes.   

Support initiatives that strengthen student experience, institutional engagement, and program effectiveness.   

Respond to escalated health and safety concerns in collaboration with institutional partners and internal stakeholders.   

Maintain accurate institutional and program information within CRM systems and student-facing platforms.   

Additional Responsibilities  

Participate in cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.   

Support continuous improvement efforts related to regional engagement, operational processes, and member communications.   

Participate in the emergency phone rotation, which may require occasional evening or nontraditional hours.   

TRAVEL  

This position requires regular travel to member and prospective institutions, conferences, and professional events to support institutional engagement and student recruitment efforts. Travel may increase during peak recruitment and conference seasons and can constitute up to 70% of work time during certain periods.  

 
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Bachelor’s degree   

5–7 years of professional experience in international education, study abroad, student recruitment, higher education administration, or related fields   

Experience building and maintaining relationships with higher education stakeholders   

Strong verbal, written, presentation, and cross-cultural communication skills   

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while working collaboratively across teams   

Experience using CRM systems, reporting tools, or data to support outreach and decision-making   

Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight and non-traditional hours   

Demonstrated commitment to intercultural learning, inclusive engagement, and the value of international education   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Master’s degree   

Experience working within a U.S. study abroad or international programs office   

Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff   

Experience with student advising, counseling, or student support services   

Familiarity with Salesforce, Asana, or similar CRM and project management platforms   

Experience planning events, trainings, workshops, or student engagement initiatives