Program Manager, Global Education Office
Program Manager, Global Education Office
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Job Description
Job Description
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 universitys 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 Techs global centers. The Program Manager is responsible for comprehensive program managementranging 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.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelors 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
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Masters 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
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to $60000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
Thursday September 11 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Emily Schwartzat () during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
