"Program Manager, Student Engagement & Outreach in the Office of Global Education"

Job Summary

Develops, organizes and implements comprehensive programs in the assigned college, department and/or unit. Responsible for preparing and organizing programs and activities. Promotes programs internal and external to the university and evaluates effectiveness. Ensures programs comply with university and USG policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works collaboratively with affiliated faculty and staff to assess, pursue, and manage the following: external grant opportunities, international partnerships, agreements, and grants sponsored programs in support of Global Education.
2. Works collaboratively with KSU Office of Research staff and contract grant writers to address pre- and post-award development and reporting requirements for both new and existing grant programs.
3. Manages program logistics for department initiatives, including contract negotiations with service providers and manages program budgets when applicable.
4. Conducts research on key program elements, including cultural components and program participants and guests, prior to program implementation to positively impact the success rate.
5. Oversees the student Global Ambassador program, in collaboration with Global Education program staff.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and skills of the grant development process, including pre-and post-award development and reporting requirements for both new and existing grant programs
Hands-on experience with budgeting, planning, and scheduling
Able to think strategically and creatively
Knowledge of international programming and international education initiatives

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard + Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.