Global Programs ManagerAdvisor International ProgramsReporting to the Associate Director, the Global Programs Manager (GPM) is responsible for the coordination and administration of Penn Abroad’s outbound programming and advising on a portfolio of semester abroad programs. In close collaboration with on-campus academic partners and overseas partners, the GPM administers the student application, selection, and admissions related to the semester abroad portfolio. The GPM coordinates and delivers student advising, outreach, and info sessions for semester abroad, leads student pre-departure programming, and manages student communications and support at all phases of their experience, from pre-departure through their return to campus. With oversight from the Associate Director, this position manages partner engagement and relationships within their assigned portfolio. The GPM is also a member of the faculty-led programming team and manages a small portfolio of Penn Global Seminar programs including support and coordination of travel itineraries, logistics, student advising, admissions, pre-departure orientations, and group health consultation, and other related duties. Under guidance from the Associate Director, the GPM will work alongside faculty to develop robust courses and respond to crises during travel periods. The Global Programs Manger acknowledges the “Penn Abroad Team Values” as core tenets which guide our work, our shared workplace environment, and our contributions to the University of Pennsylvania. The Global Programs Manager is expected to uphold these team values individually, and to assist peers in upholding them collectively and among our team.

• Advise undergraduate students on available education abroad opportunities in individual and group sessions, ensuring compliance with the Penn Abroad and home school advising models and eligibility.
• Maintain open and positive relationships and communications with internal and external partners, including relevant academic departments, home school academic advisors, education abroad providers, and partner institutions overseas.
• Provide pre-departure programming and support for outbound students, personal and administrative support for students while abroad, and engage in post-experience programming for returned students.
• Manage a portfolio of faculty-led programs, including course and itinerary development, sourcing travel providers, processing payments, student admissions, pre-departure orientations, and student support.
• Prepare and update information and materials for programming abroad within Terra Dotta, including application review and tracking, student selections, and student nominations procedures to host universities.
• Acknowledge and positively contribute to the
  Penn Abroad Team Values

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience, including experience in educational program management, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with short-term educational programming preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, and intercultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty/staff, and employers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and professional staff of a large institution.
• Experience in crisis management.
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPenn Global$43,919.00 - $59,000.00 Annual Rate

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