Virginia Tech
Program Manager, Global Education Office
🇺🇸 Blacksburg, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ August 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage a portfolio of faculty-led study abroad programs with comprehensive responsibilities including advising, logistics, risk mitigation, financial administration, and compliance.
- Collaborate with faculty, students, providers, and Virginia Tech’s global centers to promote global experiential learning.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new software platforms, including familiarity with Terra Dotta preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated experience in student advising, programming, or administrative roles required.
- Basic financial skills such as budgeting, billing, or expense tracking necessary.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in international/higher education or related fields and experience managing study abroad programs.
- Must have experience working effectively with diverse stakeholders and strong communication skills.
- Salary commensurate with experience, up to $60,000 annually.
- Position is full-time, exempt from overtime, and requires a criminal conviction check.
- Role contributes directly to expanding participation in global learning aligning with Virginia Tech's Beyond Boundaries vision.
Program Manager, Global Education Office Full Description
This full-time, in-person role supports a defined portfolio of faculty-led study abroad programs, collaborating with faculty leaders, students, providers, and Virginia Tech’s global centers. The Program Manager is responsible for comprehensive program management—ranging 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.
• Bachelor’s 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
• Master’s 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
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