Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager

The International Studies Office (ISO) is currently accepting applications for an Education Abroad Advisor and Program Manager. The ISO is a division of UVA Global, a University-wide resource which contributes to UVA's global mission through activities, programs and services designed to support the development of a globally aware, culturally diverse education and research environment. Through the International Students and Scholars Program, UVA Education Abroad, the Lorna Sundberg International Center, and Center for American English Language and Culture, the ISO provides expertise and infrastructure to help expand and sustain global education at the University of Virginia.

The Education Abroad Advisor and Program Manager provides advising, referral, and information services for UVA students interested in study or academic internships abroad, including goal setting, selecting programs, identifying sources of funding, building cross-cultural awareness and mitigation of risks. The Advisor maintains expertise in Higher Education systems of an assigned region of the world and oversees a portfolio of programs and exchanges in the region; assists in developing and promoting UVA study abroad programs (including faculty-led programs), oversees program admissions, administers program enrollment, ensures students' compliance with registration and transfer credit requirements, and provides pre-departure guidance, including visa support where applicable. The Advisor also maintains relationships with assigned schools, departments, and administrative offices of the University.

Candidates are required to possess knowledge of principles and issues of study abroad advising, including the ability to advise students considering studying abroad. Candidates must also possess strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural and interpersonal communication. The ability to interact with study abroad program representatives, colleagues in other offices, faculty and students in a highly professional manner with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality is essential. Evidence of strong organizational, administrative, and computer skills is required. Knowledge of NAFSA: Association of International Educators professional ethics and competencies is desirable along with knowledge of the Forum on Education Abroad Standards of Good Practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Three years of student advising or program coordination experience is required if a bachelor's degree is held. Seven years of student advising or program coordination experience required if a bachelor's degree is not held.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience studying abroad and at least four years of student advising or program coordination experience, or an Advanced degree in relevant subject matter is preferred.

• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

• An MA degree in a relevant field (International Education, Intercultural Relations) is preferred.

• Experience living internationally and competency in a foreign language are highly preferred.

• Experience working with student information systems, education abroad platforms such as Terra Dotta (TDS), and graphic design platforms is also preferred.  

The Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager will report to the Associate Director for Education Abroad, ISO. 

This position is in-person located in Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is ASAP.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,000-$55,000 commensurate with education and experience.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applicants will begin October 21, 2024.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Candidates must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs and search for R0065922. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiting Specialist, at [email protected]

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