Program Manager - Global Leadership Development

Description

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta (the “Council”), established in 2010, is a non- partisan, membership, and grant-supported organization that provides a forum for informed discussion of global affairs that impact metro Atlanta's economy, culture, and quality of life. We organize speaker programs, roundtables, conferences, excursions, international travel, and leadership trainings that engage Atlantans with critical global issues. The Council is an active and prominent member of the World Affairs Councils of America and was awarded the 2019 World Affairs Council of the Year.

Based at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, the Council serves as a vehicle for the University’s commitment to important civic and political institutions. The President of Georgia State University and the Dean of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business are Board members. The Board has been chaired by some of Atlanta’s most visible global leaders, including founding Board Chair Dennis Lockhart, former President of the Federal Bank of Atlanta, and David Abney, former CEO of UPS.

Position Summary

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta, the city's prestigious global affairs resource, seeks a full-time Program Manager, Global Leadership Development to lead our Global Leadership Development programming. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping early and mid-career professionals grow their skills in cross-cultural leadership and management to be competitive in a global economy. They are eager to leverage their skills in curriculum development, event planning, and cross-cultural career competence. The Program Manager is eligible for the University System of Georgia's pension, benefits, and continuing education offerings.

This is an external-facing position interacting with the Council’s partners, members, sponsors, and the public. Candidates should be ready to demonstrate a track record of successfully executing in-person and virtual professional educational training in leadership, management and/or diplomacy, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to cross-cultural engagement.

Reporting to the President of the World Affairs Council, the Program Manager, Global Leadership Development oversees curricula development, coursework and lecturers, logistics for virtual and in-person class and other programs, educational travel abroad, structured mentorships, conferences and events, and other in-person and virtual programs. This position plans and executes group excursions and international travel. The Program Manager serves as lead staff member directing the assignments of project staff, graduate students, interns and/or volunteers.

Essential Job Duties

• Program Ideation - Oversee all aspects of relevant professional training programs, including establishing learning objectives and curricula, recruiting participants, designing application and selection processes, booking subject matter experts to be speakers, establishing a structured mentorship program, and identifying educational travel destinations and curating itineraries. Stay up to date on global trends in international business, public policy and world events that shape curricula targeted to emerging global leaders.
• Program Management - Oversee all aspects of relevant virtual and in-person classes, events and program management, including venues, participant travel, lodging, itineraries, catering, decor, audio/video, media and sponsor relations, guest and speaker communications, printed and related materials. Direct real-time budget adherence, logistics and "runs of show" for in-person and virtual events and programs. Oversee travel management and logistics, including identifying destinations, lodging, transportation, and itineraries. Maintain long-term planning calendar with deadlines and delegation of duties, and complete post-program analysis reporting, budgeting and communications.
• Program Communications - Drive program awareness and registration by developing related promotional materials, reports, briefings, newsletters, written, graphic, and multimedia communications. Support public awareness and registration strategies through social media, websites, community planning guides and paid advertising. Assist in developing Board reports and communications regarding programming.
• Program Budgeting - Oversee all aspects of monitoring and reporting on relevant grants and sponsorship benefits, including writing grant proposals and impact reports, tracking budgets, fulfilling grant, vendor and sponsor contracts and commitments. Assist in developing revenue strategies, and grant and sponsorship initiatives.
• Program Iteration - Develop innovative ways to measure success, collect stakeholder feedback and formulate steps to systematically improve user, partner and sponsor experience. Incorporate user, partner, and sponsor feedback into future planning. Prepare operational and statistical reports.
• Other - Other duties as assigned.

Benefits – The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental, vision and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options. https://hr.gsu.edu/service-centers/benefits/

Flexible Work Schedules

This position is eligible for a flexible schedule and hybrid remote working that meet the needs of the employee and Robinson College – noting that this role will be supporting students on-campus and should be accessible, in-person as required to support the student population.

USG Retirement Options

• Optional Retirement Plan --ORP is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 9.24% to the plan. Employees are immediately vested.
• Teacher Retirement System -- TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 19.81% to the plan. Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring years of service, final salary and 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after 10 years.

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Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) -- Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degree for free.  Find the TAP details here.      

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree and five years of related experience including at least two years of supervisory experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tact, and diplomacy are essential for frequent interaction with corporate executives, government dignitaries, philanthropic organizations, sponsors, and members.

Ability to perform detailed reporting and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet established targets.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience living and/or working abroad is preferred. 

College/Business Unit
04/29/24, 3:59:00 AM
College/Business Unit: Robinson College of Business
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 04/26/24, 9:57:19 PM