Program Manager, Study

The Program Manager will manage a portfolio of faculty directed programs and be the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and partner institutions throughout the life cycle of a select number of programs. The role blends student services, operational logistics, and collaborative partnership management to ensure safe, enriching, and academically rigorous experiences for all participants.

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in International Education, Higher Education Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing studyaway, international exchange, or similar high visibility student service programs.
• Proven track record coordinating faculty and external partners across cultural and institutional boundaries.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse student populations, faculty, and international partners.
• Excellent public speaking, presentation and writing skills are essential, along with managerial, organizational, and administrative skills; high level of self-sufficiency
• Strong organizational and project management abilities; proficiency with workflow automation, and student management systems.
• Analytical mindset; comfortable interpreting data and producing actionable recommendations.
• Crisis management competence; calm, decisive response to emergencies.
  * Must be able to balance competing priorities and manage work cycles that are tied to the academic calendar and include intense work times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and student information platforms.
• Experience with travel booking tools and budgeting software is a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally for site visits, partner meetings, and program oversight.

• Passion for international education.
• Creative problem solver who thrives in a fast changing environment.
• Culturally fluent, with experience living, studying, or working abroad.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in program design.

• Potential for hybrid schedule with a mix of oncampus office work, remote tasks, and occasional site visits abroad.
• May require evening or weekend participation for orientation events, faculty workshops, and partner meetings across time zones.
• Regular interaction with a high volume of students and faculty; ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Applicants will be asked to respond to three supplemental questions regarding years of direct experience, indirect experience, and people management experience. Responses will be reviewed alongside application materials. Your response will be cross-referenced with your application materials to verify accuracy and, for finalists, to inform salary placement.

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