International Engagement Project Manager - #1339108

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Summary

As part of the Office of the Provost, the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning (VPEL) supports the development of scholarship and engaged education at the University, cutting across schools, colleges, and campuses, and facilitating the creation and coordination of shared infrastructure and policies to support this work. The VPEL office encompasses both domestic and international engagement, with this role focusing primarily on international activities and serving as a member of the Global Engagement Team. For more information about our work, visit https://global.umich.edu/.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for International Engagement, the individual in this role will be responsible for a variety of strategic projects, focused on education abroad and other international experiences for University of Michigan faculty, staff members, and students.The Vice Provost Office, together with the teams, faculty and staff dedicated to international education at the University of Michigan, has recently developed a 5-year International Engagement Strategic Plan, whose implementation launched in Fall 2023. This position will be critical in carrying out the implementation of this strategic plan. The pool of projects, for which this project manager is the primary point of contact, are expected to evolve over time. We ask for availability for occasional evening and weekend work to accommodate workshops and events.

This is a full time, term-limited position for three years, with the intent to reevaluate for a potential extension.

Responsibilities*

The role is responsible for a variety of projects focused on education abroad and other international experiences for University of Michigan faculty, staff members, and students, including: promoting early awareness of education abroad opportunities, launching accessible and equitable programming to diversify student participation, developing programs to incentivize the diversification of offerings of international programs across the institution by location and format, and developing and enhancing support for pre-departure orientation and post-experience reflections. Examples of international engagement activities include conducting outreach about study abroad opportunities to incoming students and their families, organizing the institution-wide Passport Day and passport grant program, and coordinating workshops and other events for faculty and staff who lead and/or support international activities.

While Each Project Will Be Different, Common Responsibilities Include

• Identify and develop project plans to execute the strategy.
• Work across a decentralized organization to gain support for projects focused on international engagement.
• Manage project plan tasks, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage agendas and meetings.
• Develop methods to collect data, perform analysis, and present information to inform decision-making.
• Develop processes to document projects for continued maintenance.
• Design and facilitate workshops and other events to build community among faculty and staff engaged with our work.
• Develop reports, briefs, and presentations for the team and advisory groups.
• Collaborate with the Vice Provost team to address emerging issues and needs.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of applied experience with project management best practices in higher education, a nonprofit organization, or similar setting.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Experience living, working, or studying outside the United States.
• Familiarity with best practices in education abroad and intercultural learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
  
  

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.