Education Abroad Advisor - 007795

University of South Alabama; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Office of International Education is seeking an Education Abroad Advisor to advise students on study abroad opportunities and promote programs across campus. The role includes coordinating information sessions, maintaining affiliate relationships, and serving as a primary resource on education abroad opportunities.

Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in an education abroad or international services setting, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in an education abroad or international services setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on education abroad opportunities and promotes study abroad across campus.
• Coordinates and conducts student abroad information sessions, presentations and workshops.
• Maintains affiliate relationships and serves as a primary source of knowledge about study abroad opportunities on campus.
• Coordinates study abroad information sessions in the fall and spring.
• Assists with the marketing and promotion of study abroad to the campus.
• Supports events such as study abroad fairs and International Education Week, including nights/weekends.

Skills

Student advising

Event coordination

Public speaking

Marketing

Website maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terra Dotta

Job description

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Office of International Education is seeking to hire an Education Abroad Advisor. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Advises students on education abroad opportunities and promotes study abroad across campus.
• Coordinates and conducts student abroad information sessions, presentations and workshops.
• Maintains affiliate relationships.
• Acts as a primary source of knowledge about student abroad opportunities on campus.
• Coordinates study abroad information sessions in the fall and spring.
• Assists with the marketing and promotion of study abroad to the campus.
• Assists in the coordination of study abroad fairs, International Education Week, and other cultural programming events which may require working nights and weekends.
• Assists with the maintenance of departmental website and Terra Dotta program pages.
• Facilitates credit transfer of student coursework abroad.
• Coordinates the arrival of incoming exchange students.
• Assists with completing annual reports as required.
• Communicates with potential, current, and returned study abroad students, faculty, and staff and represents the division as necessary.
• Works closely with Admissions and First Year Advising to provide information to new and prospective students about education abroad opportunities.
• Assists staff at front desk as necessary to ensure consistent customer service.
• Supports the Assistant Director and other staff as needed.
• Attends regional and national conferences approved by the Director.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an education abroad or international services setting is preferred.