Office Manager, Global Education

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Office Manager, Global Education to join our Global Education team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, in our relationship-focused community. The Risser Center for Global Education provides opportunities for students to develop global competency by engaging with other cultures, learning new perspectives, and deepening their understanding of ways of knowing and being, with the goal that every student has the opportunity to participate in global education as part of their degree.

The Office Manager provides comprehensive oversight of budgets, financial tracking, logistics, and day-to-day operations supporting study abroad, exchange programs, faculty-led travel, and international partnerships. As the Global Education Office Manager, you will ensure programs are financially sound, operationally efficient, and compliant with institutional and external requirements while serving as a key liaison among campus partners, vendors, and global partners.

The Office Manager should have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate experience managing budgets, tracking expenses, and preparing financial reports and proficient with spreadsheets, financial systems, and administrative databases.

Benefits Overview

Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network
• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.
• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.
• Generous employer contribution to employee’s retirement plan upon eligibility.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave as well as 16+ paid holidays annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor operating budgets for global education programs, including study abroad, exchanges, and faculty-led programs.
• Track revenues and expenses across multiple programs and funding sources; ensure accuracy, transparency, and fiscal accountability.
• Reconcile accounts regularly and prepare financial reports for leadership, including forecasts and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with Finance, Financial Aid, and other appropriate offices to ensure compliance with institutional policies and timelines.
• Manage program fees, vendor payments, refunds, and cost allocations for global education programs and the London Centre.
• Oversee logistical planning and execution for global education programs, including travel arrangements, housing coordination, insurance, and vendor contracts.
• Manage operational timelines and workflows to ensure programs run smoothly from planning through completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; 2+ years of relevant experience in operations and/or budget management. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online at https://eckerd.exacthire.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.