Global Initiatives Events Coordinator

Borough of Manhattan Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCC in New York invites applications for a Global Initiatives Events Coordinator who will promote study abroad opportunities through workshops, sessions, and campus-wide campaigns. You will organize events, create marketing materials, and manage the study abroad website and social media pages.

The role supports faculty training, coordinates with the ISSO and Office of Global Initiatives, and leads student pre-departure and re-entry orientations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in study abroad coordination preferred.
• Strong planning and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with Canva, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote study abroad programs through workshops, sessions, and social media campaigns.
• Organize study abroad events such as information sessions, pre-departure orientations, fairs, and week programming.
• Create and distribute marketing materials to raise awareness of opportunities.
• Update study abroad details on office websites and social media.
• Assist with faculty training workshops on program development and risk management.
• Identify safety issues affecting BMCC operations globally.
• Assist with assessment, surveys, and data collection for programs.
• Support scholarship workshops and student applications (Gilman, FEA, CLS).
• Monitor program budgets and coordinate with financial offices for billing.
• Promote COIL and assist faculty to enable global learning opportunities.
• Guide students through the study abroad process (application, financial aid, pre-departure).
• Provide administrative support to ISSO and Office of Global Initiatives; handle special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Study abroad coordination

Intercultural development

Student services

Program design

Workshop presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canva

Wordpress

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs

Job description

The 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. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

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

The Global Initiatives Events Coordinator performs duties and functions in the following areas:

• 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 support student applications for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Fund for Education Abroad, Critical Language Scholarship etc.
• Monitor program budgets and coordinate with financial offices to ensure accurate billing and payments.
• Promote COIL and assist faculty engaging in COIL to expand global learning opportunities for students unable to participate in traditional study abroad programs.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Preferred 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 at once.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Canva, Wordpress, and Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Supports the directors and managers with orientation preparation, student advisement regarding program requirements, and providing basic information about financial aid and registration.
• Manages office records including faculty files; prepares reports and surveys; collects and maintains statistical data on program activities.
• Serves as liaison to various College offices to provide service delivery and appropriate referrals to students.
• Collects and reviews syllabi to ensure compliance with standards.
• Serves as resource person for students and faculty regarding program policies and procedures.
• May supervise office operations and/or monitor department budget.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

September 3rd, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.