The Program Manager, works closely with the Director and Assistant Director and various other offices to ensure that Babson operates high-quality faculty-led, short-term education abroad and away programs for students. Manages all aspects of internal and external activities for assigned Graduate and Undergraduate Short-Term Programs as well as other special programs. Additionally, this position will assist with oversight of education abroad information technology system, the maintenance of the team and office website, as well as, the bi-annual faculty/staff travel workshop.Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the planning and execution of assigned Graduate and Undergraduate Short-Term Programs which includes the marketing, registration process, program budget, financial reporting, logistics, scheduling, pre-departure preparation and interface with external partners and vendors. Works collaboratively with the Lead Faculty and Administrator of the course on curricular and travel details.
• Advises students on program-related issues. This includes meeting with students and making independent decisions on programmatic issues and consulting with the Director on partnership and financial issues when appropriate.
• Collaboratively works with office-wide team members to develop and maintain consistent program website content. Monitors and updates office website content.
• Assists with the planning and execution of the bi-annual Faculty/Staff Travel Workshops. This includes, in collaboration with team, developing the workshop objectives annually, guiding the planning and execution, and completing periodic reviews to identify potential adjustments for continued improvement.
• Assists in design and management of special programs. Prepares budgets for programs and oversees financial aspects of program, logistics (travel, transportation, and accommodation), guest speakers, materials, and site visits as needed.
• Represents Glavin Office of International Education at college functions as appropriate.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Supervises:

N/A

Education Requirements:

Minimum Level of Education Required Bachelor's Degree

Position Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• At least 4-6 years of experience.
• Ability to work within fast-paced environment and make independent decisions.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in a cross-cultural setting.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and financial skills.
• Ability to work with multiple constituencies.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and interact with culturally diverse individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technology skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Terra Dotta, Studio Abroad a plus.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Team player.
• Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support Entrepreneurial Thought & Action (ET&A); takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently attend meetings and events during evenings and/or weekends.
• Requires occasional domestic and/or international travel.

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