Job Description Summary & Additional Information Organization’s Summary Statement: Education Abroad (EA) is the University of Maryland’s hub for global learning overseas, connecting students with credit-bearing, culturally immersive study abroad programs that complement the curricula of our academic programs. Rooted in our commitment to access and belonging, we design diverse, high-quality programs that develop our students’ intercultural and solution-focused skills that shape their journey to become effective citizens, professionals, and human beings. As part of Maryland Global, EA is a vibrant community of professionals who foster a collaborative and innovative workplace where staff and faculty thrive while shaping the future of global education. Position Description: The Program Manager develops and delivers study abroad programming and resources oriented around the priorities of academic colleges and students’ academic experiences. As a primary liaison between Education Abroad and designated academic departments, the Program Manager supports strategies to expand access to global learning opportunities for students within those colleges. The Program Manager works collaboratively with key stakeholders in the designated units, including faculty and academic leadership to curate a portfolio of study abroad opportunities aligned with students’ academic needs and program learning outcomes. Program Managers will help build a study abroad culture within their assigned colleges/schools and they will partner with directors of undergraduate/graduate studies to realize study abroad as a means of reimagining learning within their discipline and contributing to their curricular outcomes. The Program Manager works directly with faculty and staff to design and deliver study abroad programs and will guide the efforts of Education Abroad Advisors to support the successful outreach and advising of students within those units. The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of a designated portfolio of study abroad programs, including new program development, relationship management and overseeing processes and procedures for advising, recruitment, admissions and pre-departure support. Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter 3 Professional References Best Consideration Date: August 6, 2026 Posting Close Date: August 6, 2026 Open Until Filled: No Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Preferences: Master’s degree Volunteer or work experience related to intercultural issues and/or experience in a diverse setting Experience with program development Participation and leadership in regional, national and international conferences and organizations Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of professional program management or higher education experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft