Global Initiatives Events Coordinator

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, BMCC prides itself on the diversity of its students and fosters an inclusive atmosphere of mutual respect.

About the role

The Global Initiatives Events Coordinator promotes study abroad opportunities through workshops, presentations, and campus-wide recruitment and marketing campaigns. The coordinator organizes events, creates marketing materials, and manages the study abroad website and social media pages. The position supports faculty training for program development and leads student pre-departure and re-entry orientations. It also provides support to the Global Initiatives unit, including the International Student Services Office and Diplomatic Engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement strategies to promote study abroad programs through workshops, classroom presentations, fairs, and social media campaigns.
• Organize study abroad events, including information sessions, pre-departure orientations, re-entry workshops, study abroad fairs, and international education week programming.
• Create and distribute marketing materials to increase awareness of study abroad opportunities.
• Update study abroad details and share promotional materials on office websites and social media platforms.
• Assist with faculty training workshops on program development, study abroad policies, and risk management.
• Identify safety/security issues that may affect BMCC operations and personnel globally.
• Assist with assessment, survey, and data collection for all study abroad programs.
• Support study abroad scholarship workshops and student applications for scholarships such as the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Fund for Education Abroad, and Critical Language Scholarship.
• Monitor program budgets and coordinate with financial offices to ensure accurate billing and payments.
• Promote COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) and assist faculty engaging in COIL to expand global learning opportunities.
• Guide and advise students through the study abroad process, including program selection, application, financial aid, and pre-departure preparation.
• Provide administrative/operational support and work on special projects for the International Student Services Office (ISSO) and the Office of Global Initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in study abroad coordination; knowledge of intercultural development; and demonstrated experience in student services.
• Proven ability to design and present well-organized and informative programs/workshops.
• Well-developed organizational skills: ability to manage time and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Canva, WordPress, and Microsoft Office Suite/Google Docs.

Pay

Salary range is $61,525 - $71,072; commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. Benefits include:

• A range of health plans.
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans.
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study.
• Generous paid time off.
• Extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on campuses.