Global Education Advisor II: Study Abroad & Mobility

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Global Education Advisor II in Athens to counsel students on international programs, coordinate study abroad opportunities, and assist with risk management and training. This exempt, full-time role requires delivering information via appointments, emails, and events, and supporting residential education abroad activities.

The position emphasizes advising, program coordination, and collaboration with faculty and staff to promote international opportunities on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent with 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in PC-based software: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access; background in database management and web page development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets with students for scheduled advising appointments and walk-in hours.
• Evaluates course equivalences for study abroad transfer credit and updates the articulation database.
• Advises on UGA faculty-led programs, affiliate and consortia programs, USG programs, external programs, and work and volunteer opportunities abroad; directs students to appropriate advisor or campus office when particular circumstances cannot be handled directly in OGE.
• Coordinates planning (personally and by delegating), publicity, exhibitor registration, volunteers, food, accounting, and all aspects of the UGA annual Study Abroad Fairs (fall and spring), along with International Education Week activities, and assists with other office events.
• Organizes and delivers informational presentations, including faculty risk management training, orientations, and other sessions.
• Promotes education abroad and scholarship opportunities on campus and beyond.
• Identifies and contacts target groups for student recruitment on and off campus.

Skills

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Promotional materials

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Global Education Advisor II in Athens to counsel students on international programs, coordinate study abroad opportunities, and assist with risk management and training. This exempt, full-time role requires delivering information via appointments, emails, and events, and supporting residential education abroad activities.

The position emphasizes advising, program coordination, and collaboration with faculty and staff to promote international opportunities on