Associate Director, Custom Programs – High School Study Abroad

CIEE Barcelona

Associate Director leading Custom Programs for High School Study Abroad at CIEE. Driving growth, managing teams, and collaborating with schools to enhance programs.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Associate Director of Custom Programs leads the strategy, growth, and delivery of CIEE's High School Custom Programs.
Drive ambitious year-over-year growth by expanding the breadth of programs with returning schools, winning new school partners, and designing richer, longer programs.
Manage two Custom Program Managers.
Personally hold 2-3 of CIEE's top strategic Custom accounts.
Work closely with the national sales team who owns school relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of sales experience, including experience writing and executing a sales strategy or plan.
2+ years managing a team, with a track record of coaching individuals to meet goals and grow their skills.
Strong foundation in experiential education and place-based learning, with the ability to translate academic goals into program design.
Demonstrated understanding of private schools and how to design programs that fit their needs and culture.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft products, Salesforce, and other CRM tools.
Willingness to travel for several domestic trips and one international trip per year.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off and Parental leave
Gym Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & Long-term Disability
6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
CIEE Study Abroad Program discounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent)
Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales ExperienceProgram DesignCoachingStrategic Account ManagementPlace-Based Learning

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsLeadershipGoal Orientation