Manager, Global Initiatives

The Manager, Global Initiatives position at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) plays a vital role in advancing PIIRS’s mission by supporting student learning, global engagement, and interdisciplinary research. This position provides oversight, administrative support and programmatic leadership in three key areas, including 1) a PIIRS Regional Program and its associated undergraduate minor (for example, the Program in Russia, East European and Eurasian Studies), 2) the flagship PIIRS Global Seminars program and coursework related to the minor, and 3) support for select faculty research initiatives including PIIRS labs, conferences and workshops, as well as visiting lecturers or fellows. The Manager ensures the seamless execution of these programs—supporting faculty, mentoring students, overseeing budgets, coordinating events, and facilitating global partnerships. With a focus on both operational excellence and long-term sustainability, the role requires a deep understanding of international education, faculty collaboration, and institutional priorities. The Manager serves as a key liaison within PIIRS and across the university, helping to shape the direction and impact of Princeton’s global and regional studies efforts.

For full consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter along with their resume when submitting their application to ensure full consideration for the position. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The Manager, Global Initiatives supervises all administrative aspects of one of PIIRS’s regional programs. The manager:

• Plays a lead role in the general administration of the program, with oversight and management of the program’s website; budget, event co-sponsorship; program materials, including the Undergraduate Announcement and annual report; files, lists, and archives. Serves as the liaison with the program’s executive committee.
• Manages the undergraduate minor associated with the Regional Program. Takes the lead in conceptualizing and overseeing the production of program outreach and communications, helping students understand the value of the minor. Monitors the progress of students through the program, advising them on a path to completing the minor, ensuring that all requirements are met prior to graduation. Maintains regular communication on new courses and credits that may be applied to the minor; submitting thesis awards; coordinating Class Day.
• Monitors coursework, shepherding new courses through the approval process required by the office of the Dean of the College; cross listing courses with relevant departments and programs; appointing/reappointing lecturers, as needed; supporting faculty.
• Individually and with other PIIRS MGIs, devises and implements strategies to grow the program and the number of minors, and works to create a sense of community with the minor. Liaises with other units on campus, such as Career Services and OIP, to connect students with relevant internships, career pathways, and academic opportunities. Supports students in integrating the minor with broader academic and extracurricular experiences that deepen their knowledge and skills.
• Tracks and maintains contact with program alumni and encourages their continued engagement with current students, the Regional Program and PIIRS.
• Identifies and oversees ways to gather, track, analyze and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Regularly informs faculty director and PIIRS leadership of progress and effectiveness of each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives.
• Supervises all details of program’s public talks, seminars and symposia, generally 20 events or more per year. Requires facility with and extensive use of Concur, Prime, Mailchimp, and other university platforms.
• Collaborates with the PIIRS communications manager on student recruitment strategies; and articles and announcements for the program’s and main PIIRS website and for social media platforms.

PIIRS Global Seminars and Exploration Seminars
As part of the PIIRS Global Seminars team, the Manager, Global Initiatives directs all administrative aspects of 1 to 2 Global Seminars offered annually during the summer. The manager:

• Works with the PIIRS executive director, the Princeton faculty directors, international host institutions, and onsite administrators to secure suitable and safe teaching facilities and accommodations for the faculty, 15 Princeton students, and, when possible, up to 5 local students.
  
• Coordinates in advance all excursions and overseas facilities.
  
• When possible, will travel to a Global Seminars’ site in the summer to deliver professional development workshops to students, tied to the seminar topic; assess the local administration of the seminars; meet with students, faculty, partner institutions, Princeton alumni, and, as needed, evaluate potential new seminar sites.
  
• As part of the larger Global Seminars administrative team, proactively recruits students for all the seminars through the residential colleges and by identifying and assisting with various campus study abroad events throughout the year; plans debriefing sessions in the fall with returning Global Seminar participants; and where relevant, coordinates a pathway from the Global Seminar to the minor.
  
• Works with faculty director on the development of Exploration Seminars – travel opportunities for courses during the academic year over Fall or Spring break - tied to elective courses in the minor. The manager plans and coordinates travel for the participants.
  
  PIIRS Research Communities, Labs, and Initiatives
  
• The Manager, Global Initiatives manages up to 1 to 2 PIIRS research communities, labs, or initiatives, which consist of an interdisciplinary group of faculty and graduate students engaged in the study of a common theme of broad comparative or global significance. The projects can cut across all regions of the world, engage multiple disciplines, and have cultural, social and political dimensions that open up the possibility for interdisciplinary and cross-area intellectual engagement. Duties may include event planning (e.g., seminar series, international conferences), website development and maintenance, and budget oversight.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years administrative experience, preferably in higher education in student-facing roles
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students, and a wide variety of campus offices
• Knowledge of and the ability to enforce University policies for international study abroad
• Facility with highly detailed projects, refined organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines with ease
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMS, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, Excel. Willingness to learn a variety of custom programs for international initiatives
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international education, academic program administration, or student advising.
• A degree in a related field, such as international studies, regional studies, or a relevant social science or humanities discipline is a plus.
• Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.
• Familiarity with global affairs is a plus.

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