Education Abroad Advisor

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, OH invites applications for the Education Abroad Advisor role. The position provides advising, risk management support, and administrative services to students considering, participating in, or returning from education abroad programs.

You will manage education abroad programs, coordinate activities, process applications, monitor health and safety resources, and collaborate with campuses and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 3 months of related experience.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of college/university administrative policies and international education systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel students on education abroad logistics, costs, academics, and travel.
• Manage a portfolio of education abroad programs and coordinate activities.
• Process study abroad applications and post-decision items.
• Create, manage, and report student and program data using various systems.
• Monitor risk management and health/safety resources for programs.
• Travel domestically and abroad; must possess or be eligible for a passport.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Organization

Deadline adherence

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terra Dotta

Microsoft Office

Web-based systems

Job description

Job Title:

Education Abroad Advisor

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$42,357 - $46,754

Basic Function:

Provide advising, risk management support, educationaland administrative services to students considering, participating in or returning fromeducation abroad programs. Assist in the coordination of educationabroad activities. Reports to the Director, Education Abroad or designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Advise and counsel students on all aspects of education abroad including but not limited to: program and host country logistics, cost, academics and travel. Act as liaison with host country/University to assist students in all phases of education abroad program.

Manage a portfolio of selected educationabroad programs. Provide coordination and facilitation of study abroad activities and initiatives Prepare and / or develop education abroad program materials and communications Process study abroad applications and other post-decision and re-entry items for students.

Prepare and maintain mandatory education abroad documentation in accordance with university policy, international laws and local/state regulations. Create, manage and report appropriate student and program data using various systems.

Monitor risk management, health and safety resources for educationabroad programs.

Participate in and develop recruitment and persistence programming as it relates to education abroad at the University (e.g., DKS, admissions events, special population events, etc.).

Monitor and stay current on applicable laws, policies and procedures as it relates to education abroad (e.g., FERPA, immigration regulations worldwide).

May provide guidance and training to student workers, graduate students and/or new advisors.

Participate in meetings, conferences, or special activities on behalf of unit as determined by supervisor.

Collaborate with schools, departments, colleges, faculty members, etc. regarding education abroad programs.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three months of relevant experience in education or student-related services. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge Of:

• College or university administrative policies and procedures, education abroad student processes and international education systems
• Desktop software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite); web-based systems

Skill In:

• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication including the ability to relate to wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Project management
• Organizing information and projects
• Adhering to deadlines
• Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively in collaborative groups

Ability To:

• Organize and prioritize work with a high degree of self-initiative and independence
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Possess considerable attention to detail, a high level of quality control, and maintain a high customer-focus with contacts
• Assimilate and maintain confidential data
• Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines within budget
• Travel domestically and abroad; must possess or be eligible to obtain a passport
• Work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master’s degree in related field and education abroad or comparable international experience.

Working knowledge of Terra Dotta Systems for education abroad processing.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.