Hybrid Program Assistant, CGE - Support Staff - Short Term Contract bei Drew University

Drew University seeks a Program Assistant for a short-term faculty-led program run by the Center for Global Education (CGE). This position will entail travel to the United Kingdom for the duration of the program, planned for July 28-August 14, 2026 (pending sufficient enrollment). Compensation entails a small stipend of no less than $1,000 (pending enrollment) and travel expenses for the duration of the program (airfare, meals, lodging, transportation). The successful applicant must be able to travel to the United Kingdom with an unexpired passport. Drew does not sponsor visa applications for this position.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain contact with students throughout the program, proactively identifying areas of potential concern and counseling as needed on issues of adjustment, conduct, and other non-academic matters.
• Serve as a liaison between the students and the program provider on site, in person or via text/email to resolve issues and provide support.
• Provide back up support to the director in the event of an emergency.
• Continue the program on site in the director’s stead in the event the director is unavailable.
• Set the tone for a positive experience.

Job Requirements:

• Must have proven experience supporting undergraduate students in an international setting.
• Must have proven experience liaising with a local service provider and solving logistical problems or concerns.
• Must have proven experience handling time-sensitive matters related to student health and wellbeing.
• Must complete all faculty training for short-term faculty-led courses and comply with all HR requirements for independent contractors.
• Unexpired Passport, valid beyond February 15, 2027, and ability to obtain a UK ETA.
• Must have a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching undergraduate classes in theatre or the performing arts
• CPR/First Aid certified

Reporting:

• This position is overseen by and reports to the Director of the Center for Global Education

Application:

To apply, submit the following materials by September 1, 2025. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis as applications are submitted.

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume

About Drew University

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.

Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. 

These positions are subject to a background check.