Program Manager, Global Education Office

Job Description

The Global Education Office (GEO) at Virginia Tech seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative, and globally-minded Program Manager to join its faculty-led programs team. GEO is the central hub for global experiential learning at Virginia Tech and plays a critical role in supporting the university’s Beyond Boundaries vision, land-grant mission, and Ut Prosim ethos by expanding participation in global learning and study abroad.

This full-time, in-person role supports a defined portfolio of faculty-led study abroad programs, collaborating with faculty leaders, students, providers, and Virginia Tech’s global centers. The Program Manager is responsible for comprehensive program management—ranging from student advising and logistical planning to risk mitigation, financial administration, and regulatory compliance. The position also contributes substantially to program recruitment and pre-departure orientation programming.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience supporting students in an advising, programming, or administrative capacity
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, students, and external partners
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic understanding of financial processes such as budgeting, billing, or expense tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software platforms quickly
• Experience living, studying, or working abroad

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in international education, higher education, student affairs, or a related field
• Experience managing or supporting faculty-led or short-term study abroad programs
• Familiarity with Terra Dotta or similar study abroad management systems
• Knowledge of international education standards and best practices (e.g., Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA)
• Experience coordinating travel logistics, vendor contracts, or program budgets
• Demonstrated ability to support faculty in program development and implementation
• Experience working in a higher education setting, particularly in global education or student services

 

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, up to $60,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

‎Thursday‎, ‎September‎ ‎11‎, ‎2025

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a