Kennesaw State University
Program Manager, Student Engagement & Outreach in the Office of Global Education
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156
Program Manager, Student Engagement & Outreach in the Office of Global Education
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Primary Location: Kennesaw campus – 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Secondary Location: Marietta campus – 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary Develops, organizes, and implements comprehensive programs in the assigned college, department and/or unit. Responsible for preparing and organizing programs and activities. Promotes programs internal and external to the university and evaluates effectiveness. Ensures programs comply with university and U.S. Government policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with affiliated faculty and staff to assess, pursue, and manage external grant opportunities, international partnerships, agreements, and grant‑sponsored programs in support of Global Education.
Works collaboratively with KSU Office of Research staff and contract grant writers to address pre‑ and post‑award development and reporting requirements for both new and existing grant programs.
Manages program logistics for department initiatives, including contract negotiations with service providers and manages program budgets when applicable.
Conducts research on key program elements, including cultural components and program participants and guests, prior to program implementation to positively impact the success rate.
Oversees the student Global Ambassador program, in collaboration with Global Education program staff.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Required Experience Three (3) years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of the grant development process, including pre‑ and post‑award development and reporting requirements for both new and existing grant programs.
Hands‑on experience with budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
Able to think strategically and creatively.
Knowledge of international programming and international education initiatives.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Primary Location: Kennesaw campus – 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Secondary Location: Marietta campus – 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary Develops, organizes, and implements comprehensive programs in the assigned college, department and/or unit. Responsible for preparing and organizing programs and activities. Promotes programs internal and external to the university and evaluates effectiveness. Ensures programs comply with university and U.S. Government policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with affiliated faculty and staff to assess, pursue, and manage external grant opportunities, international partnerships, agreements, and grant‑sponsored programs in support of Global Education.
Works collaboratively with KSU Office of Research staff and contract grant writers to address pre‑ and post‑award development and reporting requirements for both new and existing grant programs.
Manages program logistics for department initiatives, including contract negotiations with service providers and manages program budgets when applicable.
Conducts research on key program elements, including cultural components and program participants and guests, prior to program implementation to positively impact the success rate.
Oversees the student Global Ambassador program, in collaboration with Global Education program staff.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Required Experience Three (3) years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of the grant development process, including pre‑ and post‑award development and reporting requirements for both new and existing grant programs.
Hands‑on experience with budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
Able to think strategically and creatively.
Knowledge of international programming and international education initiatives.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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