Rochester Institute of Technology

Position Title

Program Manager

Organization

Office of International Education & Global Programs

Job Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

• Use data to manage the strategic development of faculty-led study abroad, RIT’s largest type of study abroad program: set program goals, identify new potential opportunities and overseas partners, recruit faculty, create and refine policies and procedures to make faculty-led process more efficient and effective.
• Manage the operational and administrative activities required for effective and efficient delivery of RIT Faculty-Led study abroad programming including: organization of faculty-led program proposal process, developing tools to assist faculty in program development, creating program budgets, negotiating contracts, assessing programs and conducting faculty training.
• Manage student application process for all faculty-led programs which includes developing custom application materials, maintaining organization and accuracy of data, working with database vendor, billing students and managing reporting and metrics.
• Provide administrative support and coordination of the marketing, recruiting, events, advising, processing and tracking related to faculty applying for prestigious international fellowships like the Fulbright Scholar program.
• Provides assistance as needed with office events and communication in support of student and faculty mobility.
• Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

FLSA Category

Exempt

Requisition Number

9627BR

College/Division

Provost

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Masters-Other

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band

116A

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, Higher Education, Management or related field.
• Minimum three years experience.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to establish productive and professional relationships with faculty and global partners.
• Extreme attention-to-detail and ability to follow difficult tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in project management. In particular: decision-making, organization, flexibility, prioritization, problem-solving and time management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills for a variety of audiences and stakeholders. Especially strong written communication skills across cultural perspectives.
• Highly motivated, energetic and creative.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a productive and supportive member of a small team.
• Knowledge of higher education and study abroad environment especially on important topics such as diversity, accessibility, funding, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, International studies, Psychology, Business, Writing, Anthropology or related field.
• 3-5 years experience working in higher education environment.
• Experience in career development or coaching.
• Marketing, recruiting, sales experience.
• Knowledge of student advising theories and effective strategies.
• Skills in data analytics, statistics, and excel.

Department/College Description

RIT Global is a central hub for international efforts and provides support and resources for RIT's global campuses, study abroad, international fellowships, international research collaborations and international partnerships. This position is with RIT Global's Education Abroad and International Fellowships team: https://www.rit.edu/studyabroad/

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary

The Education Abroad and International Fellowships faculty-led Program Manager oversees RIT’s largest type of study abroad program with over 20 programs and 250+ participants each year. This person is responsible for using data from benchmarking and assessment analysis to guide the strategic development of faculty-led programming including setting participation goals, identifying new overseas partners and opportunities and recruiting faculty to lead programs. The Program Manager will develop new and refine existing policies and procedures to make the administration of faculty-led programs more effective and efficient. In close collaboration with faculty, overseas partners, and critical campus partners like Risk Management, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Department of Access Services, Conduct office, etc. the Program Manager will support all aspects of program development including, budget development, credit allocation/registration, faculty compensation and reimbursement, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, health and safety preparation, faculty training, student recruitment, health and safety preparation and program assessment. The Program Manager also supports faculty applying for prestigious international fellowships like the Fulbright Scholar award through recruiting, advising, events, administration and assessment. Finally, you will participate in in other office events, projects, research, and communication in support of student and faculty mobility.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

38000

Hourly/Salary Maximum

63700

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