"Immersive Learning Programs Manager"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and highlight your experiences that directly relate to this role.

With questions about the position or office, please email UMSI's Engaged Learning Office at kkowatch@umich.edu. For requests for accommodations or support with the application process, please email UMSI Human Resources at umsi.human.resources@umich.edu.

Reporting to the Director of the Engaged Learning Office, the Immersive Learning Programs Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of off-campus and global initiatives. Programs include domestic immersive programs, traditional study abroad, global community-based learning, faculty-led programs, and international project-based learning.

You will develop and facilitate advising, communications, and programming that connect students to a comprehensive spectrum of global pathways. This includes managing immersive student experiences at UM and preparing them for prestigious postgraduate milestones such as the Fulbright Program and other global fellowships. You will also cultivate relationships with global vendors, partner institutions, and community contacts, while collaborating with School of Information faculty and campus-wide global education partners.

Please see the link here for the full job description and responsibilities.

• Manage all aspects of immersive programs, including program design, faculty collaboration, student recruitment, policy management, and the development of mutually beneficial project-partner relationships.
• Oversee project development, advising, course evaluation, credit transfer, and pre-departure preparation while ensuring onsite engagement and intentional reflection.
• Contribute to the development of formal partnerships with international institutions and local community organizations, implementing cooperative agreements that align with degree programs and community engagement standards
• Manage scholarship and financial aid processes for students pursuing education abroad. Provide students with guidance on funding opportunities and how to apply for funding for international programs at U-M and externally.
• Represent the School of Information at a variety of immersive experiences and international educators groups, and other UM-related networks; collaborate with other U-M global professionals across campus internally and externally
• Contribute to the success of Engaged Learning Office programs and infrastructure through collaboration and by participating in department-level strategic planning, data collection, data management, marketing, and communications activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• 2+ years experience with off-campus student engagement programs, including but not limited to global education or community engagement; international development; international relations or similar work environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum or content for complex student programs
• Demonstrated experience developing and steward working relationships with a variety of audiences, including students, community and global partners, staff, and faculty
• Demonstrated experience managing data in complex databases and office productivity software
• Ability to travel internationally at minimum 1-3 times per year with students as a leader and as a representative of the University of Michigan

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to do a short presentation.