Global Initiatives Events Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

Duties

The Global Initiatives Events Coordinator promotes study abroad opportunities through workshops, presentations, and campus-wide recruitment and marketing campaigns. The coordinator will organize events, create marketing materials, and manage the study abroad website and social media pages. The position will also support faculty training for program development and will lead student pre-departure and re-entry orientations. The Global Initiatives Events Coordinator also provides support to the entire Global Initiatives unit including the International Student Services Office and Diplomatic Engagement activities. Duties include but not limited to:

The Global Initiatives Events Coordinator performs duties and functions in the following areas:

• Coordinate and implement strategies to promote study abroad programs through workshops, classroom presentations, fairs, and social media campaigns.
• Organize study abroad events, including information sessions, pre-departure orientations, re-entry workshops, study abroad fairs, and international education week programming.
• Create and distribute marketing materials to increase awareness of study abroad opportunities.
• Update study abroad details and share promotional materials on office websites and social media platforms.
• Assist with faculty training workshops on program development, study abroad policies, and risk management
• Identify safety/security issues that may affect BMCC operations and personnel globally
• Assist with assessment, survey and data collection for all study abroad programs.
• Support study abroad scholarship workshops and support student applications for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Fund for Education Abroad, Critical Language Scholarship etc.
• Monitor program budgets and coordinate with financial offices to ensure accurate billing and payments.
• Promote COIL and assist faculty engaging in COIL to expand global learning opportunities for students unable to participate in traditional study abroad programs.
• Guide and advise students through the study abroad process, including program selection, application, financial aid, and pre-departure preparation.
• Provide administrative/operational support and work on special projects for the International Student Services Office (ISSO) and the Office of Global Initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in study abroad coordination; knowledge of intercultural development; and demonstrated experience in student services.
• Proven ability to design and present well organized and informative programs/workshops
• Well-developed organizational skills: ability to manage time and handle multiple projects at once
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Canva, Wordpress, and Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP.

The ASAP Program Coordinator provides basic operational and analytical support related to a College's ASAP program.

• Monitors and maintains student enrollment and information databases; collects and maintains statistical data
• Prepares reports and surveys using student information and enrollment data
• Collects information to evaluate program/event success and reports results
• Serves as liaison to various College offices to ensure smooth operations and verification of student information
• Creates and distributes marketing and promotional and event materials for ASAP programming
• Assists with the coordination and execution of student activities, workshops, meetings and special events
• Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary range is $59,444 - $68,668; commensurate with qualifications, education and experience

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31916&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

March 28, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31916

Location: Borough of Manhattan CC

Job Type: Full-Time