Program Manager, Office of Global Education
About The Position
The Program Manager is responsible for advising Boston College students about study abroad opportunities in assigned regions. Regions to be determined by qualifications of the applicant, though will likely be Ireland, Italy, and summer internships with the Vatican. Advising duties for outgoing BC students include assisting with program selection of both BC and approved external programs, application process, information and advice on curricular infrastructure and course offerings of programs, and tailored pre-departure orientations; organizing and executing help with visa process, communicating regularly with students while they are abroad and with relevant BC faculty advisors, parents, and host university staff; managing reintegration activities, evaluation, and reporting of the study abroad experience. Reporting to the Associate Director the Program Manager communicates closely with other study abroad program managers in the Office of Global Education and works closely with multiple BC on-site resident directors. The Program Manager communicates often and in close cooperation with the host universities and partners and especially with the BC on-site coordinators. In coordination with senior OGE leadership, s/he plays a significant role in the ongoing monitoring and development of programs to ensure that the OGE offerings meet BC students’ academic and personal needs. The Program Manager leads the office in promoting education abroad within the BC community through outreach efforts, including students who have historically been underrepresented in education abroad. This role requires him/her to assist in drafting and implementing an outreach strategy.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required
- Two years of experience including graduate work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
- Excellent cross-cultural skills
- Advanced understanding of systems of higher education in the United States and abroad
- Strong computer skills and evidence of ability to develop strong innovative technology applications
- International experience
Nice To Haves
- Foreign language fluency preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Advising Boston College students about study abroad opportunities in assigned regions.
- Assisting with program selection of both BC and approved external programs.
- Guiding students through the application process.
- Providing information and advice on curricular infrastructure and course offerings of programs.
- Conducting tailored pre-departure orientations.
- Organizing and executing assistance with the visa process.
- Communicating regularly with students while they are abroad.
- Communicating with relevant BC faculty advisors, parents, and host university staff.
- Managing reintegration activities, evaluation, and reporting of the study abroad experience.
- Communicating closely with other study abroad program managers in the Office of Global Education.
- Working closely with multiple BC on-site resident directors.
- Communicating often and in close cooperation with host universities and partners and BC on-site coordinators.
- Playing a significant role in the ongoing monitoring and development of programs to ensure that OGE offerings meet BC students’ academic and personal needs.
- Leading the office in promoting education abroad within the BC community through outreach efforts.
- Assisting in drafting and implementing an outreach strategy.
Benefits
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
