Faculty Led Abroad Advisor

Job Description

Salary Range: $43,500 – $44,807

Tentative Hire Date: January 1, 2026

The Study Abroad Advisor plays a vital role in supporting UTC’s global engagement efforts by helping students participate in international programs. The position focuses on developing and running faculty-led study abroad experiences, working closely with faculty, students, and international partners to ensure each program is meaningful and well-organized. The advisor handles logistics, supports students throughout the process, leads pre-departure sessions, and ensures all programs meet university and partner requirements. The position helps promote global learning and serves as a key resource for both students and faculty.

Responsibilities

Program Development & Coordination

• Collaborates with faculty to design study abroad programs that support academic and institutional goals.
• Coordinates travel, accommodations, and logistical arrangements with international partners and service providers.
• Develops marketing campaigns to recruit student participants and promotes global engagement opportunities.
• Prepares and oversees program budgets to ensure financial integrity and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluates program outcomes and compile stakeholder reports.

Student Advising & Support

• Advises students throughout the faculty-led study abroad process, including application, financial aid, risk management, and reentry.
• Maintains student records and program data in the Via TRM study abroad system.
• Reviews and processes returned study abroad transcripts and academic credit approvals.

Faculty & Campus Engagement

• Hosts faculty workshops and information sessions to support program development.
• Presents program opportunities during campus events, student orientations, and class visits.
• Assists faculty and students in applying for scholarships.

The ideal candidate will possess the following: 

• Works well with academic departments and student services to support campus-wide initiatives.
• Maintains strong relationships with study abroad program partners to ensure high-quality experiences.
• Coordinates with both undergraduate and graduate programs to align study abroad options with academic goals.
• Excels at juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable using student information systems, especially Banner.
• Confident public speaker, able to connect with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using data systems, presentation tools, virtual meeting platforms, and social media.

Review of applications will begin July 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience in study abroad, international education, student services, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master’s degree and three years of experience specifically with faculty-led study abroad programs. First-hand experience studying, working, or living abroad; familiarity with different study abroad models, international risk management, and best practices in global education; experience using education abroad software like Via TRM or Terra Dotta; understanding of how financial aid applies to study abroad programs; and a strong commitment to inclusive advising and experience working with various student populations.

About Us

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region. 

UTC is a driving force for achieving excellence, and our mission is to actively engage students, faculty and staff; embrace diversity and inclusion; inspire positive change; and enrich and sustain our community.