Educational Program Manager Jobs in Baltimore, MD

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 Office products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Department
SVPAAP-OIA-Education Abroad
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
$70,960 - $76,800
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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