Program Manager, Global Education Office

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

70d • $60,000

About The Position

The Global Education Office (GEO) at Virginia Tech seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative, and globally-minded Program Manager to join its faculty-led programs team. GEO is the central hub for global experiential learning at Virginia Tech and plays a critical role in supporting the university's Beyond Boundaries vision, land-grant mission, and Ut Prosim ethos by expanding participation in global learning and study abroad. This full-time, in-person role supports a defined portfolio of faculty-led study abroad programs, collaborating with faculty leaders, students, providers, and Virginia Tech's global centers. The Program Manager is responsible for comprehensive program management-ranging from student advising and logistical planning to risk mitigation, financial administration, and regulatory compliance. The position also contributes substantially to program recruitment and pre-departure orientation programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students in an advising, programming, or administrative capacity.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, students, and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic understanding of financial processes such as budgeting, billing, or expense tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
• Experience living, studying, or working abroad.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in international education, higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience managing or supporting faculty-led or short-term study abroad programs.
• Familiarity with Terra Dotta or similar study abroad management systems.
• Knowledge of international education standards and best practices (e.g., Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA).
• Experience coordinating travel logistics, vendor contracts, or program budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to support faculty in program development and implementation.
• Experience working in a higher education setting, particularly in global education or student services.

Responsibilities

• Support a defined portfolio of faculty-led study abroad programs.
• Collaborate with faculty leaders, students, providers, and Virginia Tech's global centers.
• Manage student advising and logistical planning.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee financial administration and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to program recruitment and pre-departure orientation programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree