Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Benefits
Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year’s and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.
Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee’s eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate’s tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.
Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.
Department Statement
Colgate University is a highly selective institution, over 200-years old and committed to off-campus study programming. Annually, the campus sends roughly 64% of each graduating class off-campus for formal study. More than half of those off-campus participate in faculty-led, semester-long programs as part of the curriculum, while less than half participate in programs operated outside Colgate. Colgate University is proud of the financial support we provide to students. With a generous financial aid policy, Colgate University’s office of Off-Campus Study is dedicated to educating students to understand other perspectives through high impact learning opportunities abroad and domestically. Colgate is a member of NAFSA, the Forum on Education Abroad and Diversity Abroad.
Accountabilities
The Program Manager is primarily responsible for the successful administration of assigned Colgate faculty-led programs. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Ensuring effective logistics related to faculty-led assigned programs while working closely with faculty directors to complete arrangements for each off-campus study experience.
- Ensures appropriate housing, transportation, and related logistics are functioning and in place for each assigned program.
- Serve as a primary advisor to students interested in studying abroad in an assigned geographic region; assists students with the selection of off-campus study programs, identification of learning objectives, and application process; and refers students to appropriate departments and resources for further assistance.
- As assigned, may be accountable for timely and accurate preparation of budgets on behalf of faculty directors.
- Responds to incidents abroad and addresses student/parent/faculty concerns of a more sensitive nature.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
