Global Engagement Manager Jobs
Global Engagement Manager jobs are open across higher education, nonprofits, government agencies, and international development, from coordinator to senior and director level, with specializations in partnership development, stakeholder outreach, and cross-sector program management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Wage Category: Exempt/Full-Time
Report To: Chancellor
Revision Date: July 14, 2026
Job Statement:
Under the general supervision of the Chancellor for Hawaii Tokai International College, this position serves as a strategic liaison for developing and managing external partnerships and revenue generating educational initiatives. This position is responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing innovative programs, securing new clients and institutional partners, negotiating business agreements, managing and maintaining accounts, and overseeing project implementation from concept to final product. The expectations of this position are to ensure that HTIC’s educational and physical assets, to include classrooms, residence facilities, and any other on campus resources are fully utilized.
Essential Functions:
- Identify and cultivate new business ventures.
- Develop relationships with schools, universities, corporations, sports organizations, government agencies, and community partners.
- Negotiate partnership agreements and service contracts.
- Expand HTIC’s client and partner portfolio.
- Develop and manage programs, including but not limited to:
- Short term educational programs
- Executive and professional training
- Sports and cultural exchange programs
- Youth development initiatives
- Facility based partnership programs
- Customize educational experiences
- Serve as the main point of contact for assigned partners
- Execute and manage approved projects, ensuring active involvement throughout all phases of the projects.
- Communicate and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders involved in the proposed projects
- Monitor quality, schedules, and financial performances
- Ensure and maintain client satisfaction and business relationships.
- Develop a diversified portfolio to include various programs and partnerships
- Able to successfully achieve annual objectives
- Maintain programs’ profitability
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chancellor.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment; and four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Intermediate skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
- Meticulous organization and time management skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and accurate in duties performed.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to handle diverse projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule (some weekends, evenings, and holidays).
- Strong language proficiency in the English language and Japanese language including advanced reading/writing and listening/speaking skills.
- Have a valid State of Hawaii driver’s license.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment in Business Administration or related field.
- Previous work-related experience in business development and project management.
- Previous experience working with international populations.
- Previous study abroad experience.
- Previous event coordination experience.
- First Aid, CPR, AED certification.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required; start and end-times may vary) with 30-minute lunch
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Able to supervise other employees, to include part-time employees, in accordance with HTIC policies and applicable federal and state laws.
Competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Client Services - Respond promptly to clients’ needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; manages difficult or emotional situations; solicits clients’ feedback to improve service.
- Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Communication – Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; varies writing style to meet needs; and keeps others adequately informed.
- Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
- Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Repetitive movement of hands and fingers through typing and/or writing.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Occasionally required to lift, pull, move, and/or push up to 20 pounds.
- Able to talk and hear.
- Operate a computer terminal and a variety of office equipment.
- Read, analyze, and interpret written data (text and numeric).
- Interpret written and/or verbal instructions.
- Synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Works primarily in a modern, air-conditioned office environment. May occasionally work in a variety of outdoor environments.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- This role uses standard office equipment, to include computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
HTIC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Wage Category: Exempt/Full-Time
Report To: Chancellor
Revision Date: July 14, 2026
Job Statement:
Under the general supervision of the Chancellor for Hawaii Tokai International College, this position serves as a strategic liaison for developing and managing external partnerships and revenue generating educational initiatives. This position is responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing innovative programs, securing new clients and institutional partners, negotiating business agreements, managing and maintaining accounts, and overseeing project implementation from concept to final product. The expectations of this position are to ensure that HTIC’s educational and physical assets, to include classrooms, residence facilities, and any other on campus resources are fully utilized.
Essential Functions:
- Identify and cultivate new business ventures.
- Develop relationships with schools, universities, corporations, sports organizations, government agencies, and community partners.
- Negotiate partnership agreements and service contracts.
- Expand HTIC’s client and partner portfolio.
- Develop and manage programs, including but not limited to:
- Short term educational programs
- Executive and professional training
- Sports and cultural exchange programs
- Youth development initiatives
- Facility based partnership programs
- Customize educational experiences
- Serve as the main point of contact for assigned partners
- Execute and manage approved projects, ensuring active involvement throughout all phases of the projects.
- Communicate and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders involved in the proposed projects
- Monitor quality, schedules, and financial performances
- Ensure and maintain client satisfaction and business relationships.
- Develop a diversified portfolio to include various programs and partnerships
- Able to successfully achieve annual objectives
- Maintain programs’ profitability
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chancellor.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment; and four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Intermediate skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
- Meticulous organization and time management skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and accurate in duties performed.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to handle diverse projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule (some weekends, evenings, and holidays).
- Strong language proficiency in the English language and Japanese language including advanced reading/writing and listening/speaking skills.
- Have a valid State of Hawaii driver’s license.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment in Business Administration or related field.
- Previous work-related experience in business development and project management.
- Previous experience working with international populations.
- Previous study abroad experience.
- Previous event coordination experience.
- First Aid, CPR, AED certification.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required; start and end-times may vary) with 30-minute lunch
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Able to supervise other employees, to include part-time employees, in accordance with HTIC policies and applicable federal and state laws.
Competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Client Services - Respond promptly to clients’ needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; manages difficult or emotional situations; solicits clients’ feedback to improve service.
- Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Communication – Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; varies writing style to meet needs; and keeps others adequately informed.
- Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
- Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Repetitive movement of hands and fingers through typing and/or writing.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Occasionally required to lift, pull, move, and/or push up to 20 pounds.
- Able to talk and hear.
- Operate a computer terminal and a variety of office equipment.
- Read, analyze, and interpret written data (text and numeric).
- Interpret written and/or verbal instructions.
- Synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Works primarily in a modern, air-conditioned office environment. May occasionally work in a variety of outdoor environments.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- This role uses standard office equipment, to include computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
HTIC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global engagement manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, public policy, communications, or a related field
- Experience building and managing partnerships with government, nonprofit, or academic institutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for external-facing stakeholder engagement
- Project management experience coordinating cross-functional or cross-regional initiatives
- Proficiency in CRM platforms and reporting tools to track partnership activity
- Second language proficiency or demonstrated experience working in multilingual environments
Tips for Your Global Engagement Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to context
Global engagement manager roles split between organizations that prioritize external partnerships and those that focus on internal cross-regional coordination. Identify which type you're applying to and lead with matching accomplishments, not a generic summary that covers both.
Highlight multilingual or multicultural program experience
Hiring managers for these roles scan for evidence you've managed work across cultural or geographic boundaries, not just abroad. Name the regions, communities, or institutional contexts you've worked with and what outcomes you delivered in those settings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global engagement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by organizational mission
A global engagement manager role at a university looks very different from one at a humanitarian nonprofit or a multilateral agency. Filter openings by sector before applying so your cover letter speaks to the institution's specific engagement model, not a generic version of the job.
Prepare a portfolio of stakeholder materials
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask to see MOUs, partnership frameworks, or program briefs you've developed. Bring two or three anonymized samples that demonstrate how you structure and communicate engagement commitments to external partners.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Global engagement roles often come with undefined authority over budgets, travel approvals, and partner agreements. Before accepting an offer, clarify which decisions you can make independently and which require escalation, so your first 90 days don't stall on organizational ambiguity.
Global Engagement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global engagement managers?
The most active employers for global engagement managers right now are James Madison University, Deloitte, and GSK, and the most openings are in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities, international nonprofits, and government-affiliated agencies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many global engagement manager jobs are remote?
About 70% of global engagement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Roles focused on digital outreach, program coordination, and stakeholder communications tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring in-person partner meetings or on-campus presence are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a global engagement manager?
Start by building experience in international programs, partnership development, or cross-sector outreach, often through roles in nonprofits, higher education, or government agencies. Develop fluency in stakeholder communication, program reporting, and relationship management. Progress from coordinator or program officer roles, take on partnership or account management responsibilities, and build a portfolio of concrete engagement outcomes you can speak to in interviews.
Can you get a global engagement manager job with little experience?
Yes, especially if you frame adjacent experience strategically. Volunteer coordination, campus international programming, community outreach, or policy research work all demonstrate relevant competencies. Emphasize relationship-building, cross-cultural communication, and project ownership in your application, and target organizations with established training structures, such as larger universities or international NGOs, where junior-level global engagement roles are more common.
What does the global engagement manager interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone or video screen focused on your background, followed by a competency-based interview with the hiring manager and sometimes a panel from stakeholder teams. Many employers add a practical exercise, such as drafting a partnership brief or presenting an engagement strategy. Final rounds often include a conversation with senior leadership or external partners the role would directly support.
Where can I find and apply to global engagement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to global engagement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, sector preference, and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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