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Boston University · 9 hours ago

Study Abroad Program Manager (Temporary)

Greater Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33/hr - $33/hr

1+ years exp

Boston University is seeking a temporary Program Manager for their Study Abroad office, responsible for advising and managing admissions for study abroad programs. The role involves coordinating pre-departure processes, maintaining communication with students and program sites, and participating in recruitment initiatives.

Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact and source of information for assigned portfolio of study abroad programs

Manage admissions processes, including advising, application review, admissions decisions and enrollment retention

Advise students on all aspects of program; conduct individual advising meetings and facilitate program information sessions as needed

Coordinate post-acceptance process: communicate regularly with accepted students, prepare program-specific informational and pre-departure materials, provide detailed immigration requirements and instructions, conduct predeparture and re-entry programming

Stay current with country-specific visa regulations; provide accurate guidance and assist with visa processing

Maintain, manage and track written communication with program participants

Manage and maintain pre-departure information for all programs in assigned portfolio, ensuring information is accurately updated and clearly articulated each semester

Pre-departure materials should be reviewed regularly with site staff to keep information consistent

Communicate regularly with Assistant Director, Enrollment Services, as well as program sites, about enrollment numbers, admissions, and pre-departure

Elevate any student, parent, program or other issues to Assistant Director, Enrollment Services, and program site staff as appropriate

Advise appropriate staff of any disability issues that accepted students disclose

As part of the Study Abroad Enrollment Services team, maintain familiarity with BUSA’s full portfolio of programs, facilitate general advising sessions, and staff walk-in hours

In coordination with the Associate Director, University Relations, participate in recruiting initiatives as required

Qualification

Study Abroad AdmissionsPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Position requires Bachelor's Degree in education or related field

Minimum of one year of experience in higher education with emphasis on study abroad admissions

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Good public speaking, presentation and writing skills are essential, along with organizational and administrative skills

High level of self-sufficiency; personal and professional knowledge of international education and BU study abroad programs useful

Strong interpersonal skills

Must be able to balance competing priorities

Occasional travel and irregular hours may be required

Company

Boston University

Glassdoor4.3

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 1869

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://today.bu.edu

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