Oct 4

Job: Intercultural Programs Manager – University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)

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Position: Intercultural Programs Manager
Posted by: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Overview:

The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) was founded in July 2009 to provide a wide variety of global engagement and learning opportunities to the University of Michigan community. CGIS programming serves students with diverse academic interests at international and domestic sites on every inhabited continent.

Job Duties:

• Lead a team of global and intercultural study advisors. Serve as liaison between advisors and management team, making recommendations regarding changes to policies and practices related to admissions, advising and orientations. Oversee admissions for all programs under CGIS umbrella. Conduct regular meetings and work planning with staff. Assign and evaluate work of these staff members. Provide back-up advising as needed.
• Manage academic and disciplinary oversight of students. Coordinate background checks. Hold disciplinary conferences, implement behavioral contracts and update students ‘ files as needed. Coordinate response to disciplinary cases with appropriate units on campus. Ensure that all CGIS students meet pre-departure requirements.
• Direct programming for pre-departure and returning students, including orientations and debriefings. Coordinate student survey administration.
• Oversee the portfolio of Global Course Connections programs.
• Serve on management team, assist with strategy. Rotate on-call phone coverage on evenings and weekends to handle emergencies and other urgent matters.
• Represent CGIS at professional meetings and conferences. Make occasional site visits to evaluate potential partners and assesses current partners.
• Committee work and special duties as assigned. Liaise with other administrative offices on campus, including but not limited to: Office of Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, Dean of Students, Office of Student Conflict Resolution, Newnan Advising Center.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of previous administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience advising undergraduate students. Previous experience working in a study abroad office. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to oversee budgets, and experience with program evaluation. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, partner institutions, and students’ families. Ability to handle multiple assignments for varied programs concurrently. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications:
Masters degree highly preferred. Comprehensive and practical knowledge of intercultural study in a higher-education setting. Knowledge of intercultural theory and/or pedagogy. Demonstrated supervisory capability, functional level of language(s) other than English, familiarity with UM systems, experience with Studio Abroad .

Additional Information and To Apply:

This position will require some after hours and weekend work for on call emergency rotation, crisis management, and representation at CGIS-related events.

The Intercultural Programs Manager position at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is posted on the UM jobs website as job ID 87834. http://umjobs.org/index.php