Also called: Dean of international programs, VP for global affairs
University leader who runs study abroad, international student services, and global partnerships.
SIOs negotiate exchange agreements with foreign universities, manage risk for students abroad, and lead efforts to recruit international students. They travel a lot.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 12 years after high school. Master's or PhD plus years in international education.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: International Relations, Higher Education Administration.
Growing about average. Depends on international enrollment trends.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with risk tracking and paperwork; negotiating partnerships abroad and leading in emergencies stay human.
Classes: A world language, AP World History, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9033.
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