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The Office of Global Affairs develops inclusive and accessible educational opportunities around the globe for University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) students. The Office of Global Affairs is seeking an individual to work with our team on global and community outreach activities. As the Global Engagement Manager, you will support the efforts of international teaching, learning and research experiences for students and faculty in the UMSN. You will be responsible for: supporting processes to meet the needs of students and faculty; coordinating faculty led immersion travel with student groups and internal/external constituencies to UMSN; the preparation of students for international experiences; and working with faculty and global host sites to ensure quality learning experience and/or research study. 

Program Management and Advising

• Develop and refine UMSN's global policies and procedures, in collaboration with Office of Global Affairs faculty and staff. Lead compliance across UMSN with University requirements and standards for global health and safety, as well as continue to develop excellence in health and safety practices within the global student experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the International Education Advisor to provide student support and advising for global health minor (undergraduate level), global health concentration (graduate level) and Global Practice and Leadership Concentration.
• Lead training for faculty developing new programs abroad.
• Develop budgets and budget projections for supported student and faculty led group travel.
• Provide students with information about financial aid options and admissions requirements for global programs, provide general advising concerning global program selection and student life aspects of studying abroad such as health and safety, global diversity, cultural immersion, academic and career goals.
• Prepare and support UMSN students and faculty for international experiences from pre-decision to re-entry through presentations, information sessions, developing informational materials, and providing one-on-one and small group advising.
• Respond to student, parent, faculty, and staff inquires via phone calls, walk-in sessions, appointments, and e-mails during the various stages of off-campus program participation including pre-application, pre-departure, global onsite, and return to U-M. 
• Work with UMSN Communications and Marketing staff and campus partners to promote student opportunities.
• Work with UMSN departments to integrate global perspective into curriculum and co-curricular activities.
• Continuously review guidelines, procedures, and processes for improving office efficiencies.

Coordination and Management of Global Engagement Activities

• Serve in mentorship role to advisor colleague and provide supervision to student temp staff.
• Facilitate the application process, application review, admissions process, program coordination, and post-program processes for faculty led student groups. Coordinate with faculty, staff, and students regarding program requirements such as submission of forms, meeting health and safety requirements, and understanding program-related policies. 
• Provide support and assistance to Office of Global Affairs leadership in periodic and time sensitive projects. 
• Coordinate all aspects of international visiting scholars including initiation of visa application with the Shared Services Center (SSC), housing, insurance, mentoring matching, and evaluation.
• Initiate and track existent MOUs.
• Keep listservs/CANVAS sites up-to-date, provide website updates, event management, and coordination as needed.
• Provide interface with faculty and students, including accurate and timely follow-up.
• Work to create and maintain an open, safe, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Partner with faculty to identify opportunities for the integration of global perspectives and issues into curricula and academic programs across departments.
• Assist in the design and enhancement of course content, modules, and experiential learning activities that foster global awareness, intercultural knowledge and competence.
• Identify and promote opportunities for faculty and staff engagement with the office.
• Serve as the office liaison to faculty with the goal of expanding and deepening faculty participation in global engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with campus partners involved in global engagement to identify, develop and support interdisciplinary initiatives that advance the school and university's global mission.
• Develop relationships with in-country vendors and 3^rd party providers.

 Reports and Database Maintenance

• Maintain data on identified metrics, conduct data analysis, and generate written and oral reports. 
• Work in close collaboration with the grants and research office staff to approve program fees and reconcile travel budgets.
• Continuously review guidelines, procedures and processes for improving office efficiencies, including assessment tool to measure the impact of global education programs. 
• Evaluate our relationships with global sites from their perspective and from students' engagement
• Work in collaboration with the Office of Global Affairs on grants and publications. 
• Work with the M-Pathways and M-Compass Student Administration System, databases, and work processing systems to run various reports. Make recommendations to senior management on program improvement measures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini at jeannems@umich.edu. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from the Associate Dean for Global Affairs.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred. 
• Three (3) or more years of demonstrated professional work experience in a university study abroad office or study abroad program provider organization.
• Direct experience with intercultural program management and advising. 
• Experience living, studying, or working abroad and/or proficiency in a language other than English.
• Experience constructing budgets. 
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums, including social media. You may be contacted for writing samples in order to be considered for this position. If writing samples are required, our office will contact you directly.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as other database, email and calendar-keeping software.

Attributes:

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; a high degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff and global partner institutions from many backgrounds as well as a demonstrated commitment to all types of diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of applicable University policies and procedures helpful.
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Shift/Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; some occasional weekend and/or evening hours may be required. This is an on-site position. 

Salary: The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $64,000 per year. Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties meeting requirements to apply.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.