Posting Detail Information Working TitleProgram Manager, Education Abroad Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401815AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III Number of Vacancies1 Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$61,000 - $64,000; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date01/13/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/28/2024 Description of Work Unit Education Abroadat Colorado State University ( CSU ) strives to be a leader in international education. The Education Abroad unit promotes engaging and educational international opportunities which foster student success, growth, health, and safety, furthering the University’s land-grant mission of access for all. The CSU Education Abroad Team is comprised of dedicated professionals and student peer advisors who embody the core values of passion, community, learning, creativity, and integrity. This team is committed to making education abroad a reality for all interested students, regardless of major, financial situation, background, or previous experience abroad. The unit facilitates education abroad experiences in study, research, internship, community engagement, and other academic experiences for approximately 1,600 CSU students annually. Four hundred recommended education abroad programs are offered through a portfolio of exchanges, faculty- and staff-led programs, academic partnerships, and affiliated program providers. Education Abroad invests in the success of its students by creating and facilitating programming and processes that prepare and enrich students abroad and upon return. The Education Abroad unit supports faculty and staff in the creation and execution of intentionally designed international academic experiences. As a valued member of the CSU community, the Education Abroad unit collaborates with campus partners, including academic departments and colleges, Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office, Risk Management, cultural resource centers, and student success offices to support positive student experiences. Together with its partners, the unit supports student access through a variety of scholarships and grants totaling over $700,000 annually. The Office of International Programs ( OIP )fosters cross-cultural understanding through high-impact learning and community engagement in support of CSU’s land grant mission. International Programs supports campus internationalization by: + Encouraging students, staff, and faculty to experience and understand diverse cultures and themselves through international experiences. + Organizing classroom-based, programmatic, and experiential activities, both on campus and abroad, to provide CSU and broader communities with meaningful international and intercultural educational experiences. + Promoting CSU’s unique opportunities to international audiences, offering personalized enrollment guidance and support to foster a diverse and inclusive community. + Providing quality English language instruction, intercultural learning experiences, and support services for those interested in personal, professional, or academic growth through a variety of innovative programs and opportunities. + Providing comprehensive advising, programming, and immigration services to support international students from arrival through graduation (and beyond) to ensure success in every aspect of their educational journey. + Providing comprehensive support for J-1 scholars and offering employment-based immigration services to support departments hiring international faculty and staff. + Supporting the international activities of CSU colleges, departments, and faculty by facilitating joint research initiatives, international exchanges, and other collaborative activities worldwide. OIP is led by the Vice Provost for International Affairs and is a team of approximately 60 staff and faculty in seven units: International Student and Scholar Services ( ISSS ), the International Enrollment Center ( IEC ), Programs for Learning Academic and Community English ( PLACE ), Education Abroad (EA), Strategic and Academic Initiatives ( SAI ), the CSU Todos Santos Center, and Operations. The division is continually innovating and expanding the programs and services it offers CSU students, faculty, staff, and partners. Colorado State Universityis a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Colorado State’s principles of community – inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. CSU is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges, and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. With 1,800+ international students and scholars representing approximately 100 countries, the campus continues to adopt an international worldview. When these students arrive, they’re not alone; more than 20 percent of tenure-track faculty are international. CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado. Position Summary Within Education Abroad, the Program Manager co-creates, expands, and facilitates engaging and educational international opportunities for first-year CSU students through the effective management of First Year Seminar Abroad Programs. Working through the lens of access, this role serves as an instrumental part of the First Year Seminar Abroad Programs Working Group, with the goal of supporting student success, retention, and belonging at CSU . This Program Manager will also serve as the lead recommended programs liaison with 1-2 designated colleges on the CSU Campus to strategically support curriculum integration; within the liaison role, this position will also manage a portfolio of staff- and faculty-led programs for the assigned college(s). This is a full-time administrative professional position reporting to the Assistant Director of Education Abroad. Required Job Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree plus four years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of international education + Two years of experience with education abroad program administration + Two years of experience with student-centered advising + Evidence of strong organizational skills + Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people at all levels of an organization, including diverse communities Preferred Job Qualifications + Strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equal access + Demonstrated engagement with first-year student success initiatives and/or experience with orientation and transition programs + Experience with risk mitigation and emergency response + Experience managing program finances and contracts + Experience leading orientation programs or workshops + Experience supervising and training students and/or professional employees + Experience with faculty-led custom programs management or development + Demonstrated leadership through broad institutional outreach or active involvement in international education association + Experience using TerraDotta software or similar application management software + Experience living, studying or working across cultures or within an international setting + Master’s Degree in a relevant field Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryManagement of First Year Seminar Abroad Programs Duty/Responsibility + Lead program development of First Year Seminar Abroad Programs, including outreach to departments to identify rotating themes by program location, collaborating with program leaders to identify theme-related excursions, guest lectures, and academic/company visits to support itinerary, developing requests for proposals, soliciting proposals and drafting source selection documentation, reviewing contracts, collaborating with program vendors, creating websites and application materials, and other related duties. + Develop and implement an annual outreach and communication plan to expand and support the First Year Seminar Abroad Programs, which may include the following offices: Housing and Dining Services, Conference Services, CSU Health Network, Student Affairs, and other relevant departments. + Serve as the fiscal officer and budget manager for all First Year Seminar Abroad Programs. · + Manage full portfolio of First Year Seminar Abroad Programs, including leading organization and implementation of twoday on-campus orientation, group flight and transportation organization, first year student mentorship program, welcome back event implementation, and communication with students, parents & families, and other related stakeholders. · + Serve in the rotation for the Education Abroad emergency phone to support students and leaders in risk mitigation and emergency response, with specific engagement in risk mitigation for First Year Seminar Abroad programs. + Conduct international site visits to explore new sites for First Year Seminar Abroad Programs, as assigned. + Attend conferences and professional development workshops related to first year abroad programs, student success and retention initiatives, or related. Percentage Of Time50% Job Duty CategoryRecommended Programs College Liaison Duty/Responsibility + Serve as the Education Abroad key contact and liaison for 1-2 academic colleges at CSU . This role includes updating and maintaining recommended program lists for assigned college, attending relevant college/department meetings to learn about the goals of the college/departments; sharing resources and information related to education abroad with the college; co-facilitating information sessions on relevant international opportunities; co-developing annual written plan for collaboration with college to support internationalization goals; attending 1-2 events for assigned college as available. + Serve on the Recommended Programs Working Group to support communication and recommended program list updates and development.Currently: blank Percentage Of Time15% Job Duty CategoryProgram Management Duty/Responsibility + Manage an existing set of OIP -managed education abroad programs, which may include one or more of the following program types: faculty/staff-led, first year seminars abroad, exchanges, internships, international research, and/or CSU -sponsored direct-enroll programs. + Develop and maintain participant materials for application, acceptance, registration, orientation, and evaluation specific to the assigned CSU program portfolio. Maintain the web-based information associated with these programs and promotional materials for campus partners. + Advise outbound students on entry requirements and visa regulations for the program destinations through email, group advising, and 1-1 appointments. + Support and inform program leaders, academic advisors, associated departments/offices, and other stakeholders on processes, timelines, and promotion. + Collaborate with international partners and CSU campus partners to develop and maintain clear communication timelines, support program logistics, and programming. Percentage Of Time30% Job Duty CategoryService Duty/Responsibility + Participate in a work group, committee, etc., that supports OIP , CSU , or the professional field. Percentage Of Time5% Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants Please upload a cover letter and resume that address all of the required and preferred qualifications. Be sure to include dates (month and year) for relevant experience, including international experience. Please also submit the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to Briana Sprecher-Kinneer at Briana.Sprecher-Kinneer@colostate.edu. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search ContactBriana Sprecher-Kinneer; Briana.Sprecher-Kinneer@colostate.edu. 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References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Do you have a bachelor's degree? + Yes + No + * Do you have four years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of international education? + Yes + No + * Do you have two years of experience with education abroad program administration? + Yes + No + * Do you have two years of experience with student-centered advising? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents