Director, Global Programs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Director, Global Programs

Pitt Global Experience Office - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005739)

The University of Pittsburgh's Global Experiences Office (GEO) is seeking a Director of Global Programs.

The Director of Global Programs is responsible forthe strategic development and management of academic and experiential global programs supporting schools and campuses without school-embedded GEO staff, including UCIS area studies programs. The position will oversee the management, execution, and continued refinement of new and existing program offerings, as well as support of non-credit bearing experiences abroad to meet desired goals and capacity. The position is responsible for managing professional team members, program-specific operations including budgets, marketing andpromotionsplans, and other administrative functions relevant to program development.The individual may have a small portfolio of programs which they manage themselves. The position will serve as primary contact for existing and new global program opportunities for UCIS and assigned schools and will work collaboratively across the units. This individual will also serve on the Pitt GEO steering committee. This position reports to the Director, Pitt Global Experiences Office.

Job Summary

Oversees planning and execution of one or more programs and defines program scope, goals, and strategic objectives. Designs programs that satisfy the University's mission. Performs budgetary functions and approves program budgets, maintains accurate records of program progress, and conducts administrative tasks. Represents the organization and ensures all activities comply with university policies and legal guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Oversees planning and execution of one or more programs; defines program scope, goals, and strategic objectives.
• Investigates the organization’s target population and design programs that satisfies their mission and needs.
• Drafts, manages, and approves program budgets.
• Establishes key performance metrics and maintains accurate records on program progress. Provides detailed reports to senior management.
• Ensures all activities and operations comply with University policies and legal guidelines.
• Represents the organization in meetings with donors, advocates, the media, or members of the community.
• Conducts other administrative tasks such as leading meetings and drafting communications.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Program Director

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Program & Project Management

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $87,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable