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Working TitleProgram Manager, Education Abroad

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400871AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000-$61,000; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date08/12/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/17/2024

Description of Work Unit

Education Abroad at Colorado State University continuously strives to be a leader in international education for Colorado and the nation. We promote engaging and educational international opportunities which foster student success, safety, and growth in order to further the University’s land-grant mission of access for all.

Our unit facilitates education abroad experiences in study, research, internship, service learning and other academic experiences for more than 1,600 Colorado State University students annually. We offer over 400 recommended program options through our open portfolio of exchanges, faculty and staff-led groups, academic partnerships and affiliated program providers.

Education Abroad at CSU invests in the success of our students; to this end, we create programming and processes that prepare our students and enrich their experiences abroad and upon return. We support CSU faculty and staff in the creation and execution of CSU -grown international student experiences. Through our strong ties and collaborations with campus partners, including academic departments and colleges, Financial Aid, the Registrar, Risk Management, student diversity programs and services, and student success offices, we are able to ensure more productive and positive experiences for our students. We are proud that CSU students are able to receive over $600,000 of education abroad scholarships annually, including a strategic need-based award for first generation college students.

Our team of dedicated professionals and student peer advisors embody our core values of passion, community, learning, creativity and integrity. We are committed to making education abroad a reality for all interested students, regardless of major, financial situation, background or previous experience abroad.

Colorado State University is 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 2,000+ 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

The Program Manager co-creates and facilitates engaging and educational international opportunities for students through the effective management of a portfolio of faculty- and staff-led education abroad programs. Working through a lens of inclusion and access, the Program Manager is instrumental in providing support and resources to CSU faculty, staff, and students for CSU Todos Santos Center (Mexico) programs and other unique custom faculty- and staff-led programs world-wide. This position will combine experience and passion for education abroad and student support, advocating for expanded access for CSU students to engage globally.

The Program Manager will also serve as the lead recommended programs liaison with 1-2 designated colleges on the CSU campus, and in collaboration with the Associate Director, will oversee and supervise 1-2 special project areas.

This is a full-time administrative professional position reporting to the Associate 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

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. International Programs cannot sponsor a visa for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equal access

• 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

• Intermediate to advanced level ( ACTFL ) foreign language proficiency inSpanish

• Experience using TerraDotta software or similar application management software

• Experience living, studying or working across cultures or within an international setting, especially Latin America

• Demonstrated leadership through broad institutional outreach or active involvement in international education associations

• 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 Todos Santos Center Programs

Duty/Responsibility

• Lead program development of Todos Santos Center staff- and faculty-led programs, including collaborating with the Director and staff of the Todos Santos Center to support departments and CSU faculty in the development process. This includes developing requests for proposals and drafting source selection documentation, reviewing contracts, creating websites and application materials, and other related duties.

• In collaboration with Todos Santos Center staff and program faculty, support the development of academic course content appropriate for programming while meeting deadlines and following CSU academic policies.

• Serve as the fiscal officer and budget manager for all faculty- and staff-led programs within assigned portfolio, including Todos Santos programs.

• Develop and implement an annual outreach and communication plan to expand and support Todos Santos Center opportunities, including identifying and collaborating with relevant colleges and departments to expand knowledge of offerings and expand opportunities for specific majors.

• Oversee program evaluation and support development of assessment plan for Todos Santos Center programming.

• Update the Education Abroad team and relevant stakeholders on current and newly developed Todos Santos Center programming and best practices for advising students on Todos Santos Center opportunities.

• 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 and support for international internships and research programs.

• Conduct international site visits with current and potential faculty or staff program leaders as assigned.

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryProgram Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Manage an existing assigned set of OIP -managed education abroad faculty- and staff-led programs.

• Serve as the fiscal officer and budget manager for all faculty- and staff-led programs within assigned portfolio, including Todos Santos 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 application forms, entry requirements, health and safety materials, 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 and support program logistics and programming.

• Meet regularly and collaborate with the OIP team to develop, update, revise, and improve processes and practices.

• Supervise, train, and support 1-2 full- time education abroad advisors.

• Serve on and/or lead 1-2 additional special topic working groups as assigned.

• Stay current and involved with education abroad best practices through meetings, workshops, and conference attendance at local, regional, and national professional organizations.

Percentage Of Time35%

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(s), attending relevant college/department meetings to learn about the goals of the college/department; sharing resources and information related to education abroad with the college; co-facilitating information sessions on relevant international opportunities; co-developing an annual written plan for collaboration with the college to support internationalization goals and identify strategic areas for growth; 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.

Percentage Of Time25%

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

• Participate in a work group, committee, etc., that supports OIP , CSU , or the professional field community.

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.

Completed applications must be received by Monday, June 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT). For full consideration, applications must be received by the deadline; however, the posting will be kept open until the position is filled.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactBriana Sprecher-Kinneer; Briana.Sprecher-Kinneer@colostate.edu.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents