What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER, MET INTERNATIONAL, Metropolitan College International position at Boston University and Careers?
BU Metropolitan College (MET) is one of the 17 schools and colleges that are part of Boston University, one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today. With more than 37,000 students from all 50 states and 145 countries, BU is among the largest independent universities in the United States. MET International is an administrative unit within the Metropolitan College that continues the University's long-standing commitment to international higher education and global engagement. Through strategic alliances with educational partners worldwide, our partnership programs offer industry-leading academic models, as well as access to the Boston University experience exclusively for students from our partner institutions. The Program Manager works within the Student Services team providing administration of student services and the implementation of MET International programs at the Metropolitan College (MET).
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Process undergraduate and graduate certificate student applications and coordinate with MET College admissions board as necessary.
- Manage student records in university-wide system.
- Support students' self-registration by auditing enrollments to ensure compliance.
- Track and follow up on the issuance of new I-20s and I-20s extensions.
- Manage the internship program from scheduling workshops, collecting paperwork, registration, and grade assignment.
- Provide advising & student counseling as appropriate as well as referrals to on campus resources as needed.
- Provide partner support and continued engagement to ensure optimal relationship that would contribute to sustain and increase enrollments.
- Conduct orientations, virtual and in person outreach initiatives such as information sessions, and pre-arrival webinars.
Required Skills
COVER LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
- B.A./B.S., or equivalent, 2-3 years of relevant experience in academic program administration.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines simultaneously, attention to detail, excellent organizational, time management, written/verbal communication skills and a high level of comfort in public speaking.
- Must be a dedicated, independent, and innovative team player.
- Must be able to travel internationally 1-2 times a year.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.