Education Abroad Advisor I - Faculty-Initiated Team

The Education Abroad Advisor I - Faculty-Initiated Team is responsible for providing support services to students, staff, and faculty regarding faculty-led high-impact global educational experiences. Assists office leadership in providing services to students, staff, external organizations, and faculty in support of the office mission to provide a diverse range of international education opportunities. Actively promotes teamwork and respect for people of diverse backgrounds in the workplace and in all interactions with internal and external clientele. Communicates verbally and in writing with customers of diverse backgrounds. The scope is broad because it requires an understanding of international, federal, agency, and university academic regulations and procedures, as well as program development and support, study abroad advising issues, and cultural information about a broad range of countries. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. No required experience. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Good organizational skills

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

• Ability to comprehend and communicate technical information effectively and diplomatically

• Ability to effectively communicate with international people

• Ability to work as a member of a team

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree

• Experience living, working or studying abroad

• Experience working with unique populations of students including those who have traveled internationally or international students

• Experience in any of the following areas: advising, working within an office setting, study abroad (volunteer/service, internships, study, or work), international travel or residence, experience with program development, experience coordinating services or events in a multinational environment and experience working with people of varied backgrounds and cultures