Global Learning Advisor

Hamilton College; Town of Clinton (NY); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hamilton College seeks a Global Learning Advisor to counsel students on study abroad and global learning opportunities. The role partners with the Global Learning Office to support engagement, outreach, and integration of experiences into Hamilton's education.

Travel domestically and internationally is required. The advisor will coordinate program communications, manage inquiries, develop outreach materials, and support assessment of student development and learning while collaborating with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in education abroad, experiential learning, student affairs, or related field in higher education.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to drive.

Aufgaben

• Provide individual and group advising to students for study abroad and global learning opportunities.
• Assist students with identifying experiences aligned with academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Guide students through program exploration, academic planning, transfer credit processes, and application process.
• Coordinate communication among students, on-site staff, and Global Learning Office.
• Create and distribute marketing materials for Hamilton Programs Abroad.
• Organize on-campus Hamilton Programs Abroad info sessions.

Kenntnisse

Advising & mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Program coordination

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital marketing tools

Graphic design

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Global Learning Advisor is a student-facing professional responsible for assisting students with identifying, pursuing, and reflecting on global learning and other high-impact educational experiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Global Learning Office, the Advisor provides developmental advising, supports student engagement and outreach, builds and fosters connections with academic advisors, campus partners, and third-party partner providers, and leads initiatives that encourage students to integrate their experiences into their broader Hamilton education.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Student Advising

• Provide individual and group advising to students for study abroad and other global learning opportunities.
• Assist students with identifying experiences that align with their academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Assist students with understanding how global and experiential learning opportunities can complement their academic and co-curricular experiences.
• Guide students through program exploration, academic planning, transfer credit processes, and application process.
• Refer students requiring specialized advising or complex support to the Assistant Director, Director, or other campus partner, as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with program advisors and representatives of partner institutions and organizations to ensure communication of information for student advising.
• Build collaborative relationships with campus partners, including Career Center, International Student Services, Fellowship Advising, Health Professions Advising, Student Opportunity Programs, ALEX Advisors and other campus offices.

Program Coordination and Recruitment

• Serve as the Global Learning Office’s primary point of contact for Hamilton in France.
• Coordinate communication and information flow among students, on-site Paris staff, and Global Learning Office.
• Monitor the overall student experience and program timeline.
• Respond to questions and issues and direct them to the appropriate staff member when appropriate.
• Assist with other administrative tasks including but not limited to, billing and visa process and compliance.
• Create and distribute marketing materials for Hamilton Programs Abroad.
• Organize on-campus Hamilton Programs Abroad info sessions.
• Represent Hamilton in France (HiF) and Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain (HCAYS) programs at study abroad fairs organized by sending schools.

Student Engagement

• Represent the Global Learning Office at campus events, college-wide admissions events, academic department open houses promoting Hamilton's global learning opportunities.
• Support the coordination and mentoring of the Global Learning Ambassador program.
• Develop strategies to engage students early in their Hamilton experience.
• Assist with identifying populations of students who may benefit from targeted outreach and engagement.
• Create and distribute content for newsletters, digital communications, and promotional materials.
• Develop opportunities for students who have participated in global learning experiences to share their experiences with prospective participants.

Reflection, Re-Entry, and Integration

• Lead the development and implementation of re-entry programming for students who have returned from study abroad.
• Create opportunities for students to reflect on their experiences and articulate what they have learned.
• Assist students with connecting global learning experiences to academic, personal, and professional development.
• Explore approaches to reflection and integration that eventually can be applied more broadly to experiential learning and community engagement.

Office Operations and Assessment

• Assist with student preparation and pre-departure programming as requested.
• Provide feedback to colleagues about reoccurring questions, advising trends, and areas where students may need additional support.
• Assist with the assessment of student development and learning.
• Assist with data collection and annual reporting related to student participation and engagement.
• Contribute to a collaborative office culture by sharing responsibility for achieving the mission of the Global Learning Office and the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in education abroad, experiential learning, student affairs, or a related field within higher education.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to drive.

Preferred

• Professional training in advising and/or study abroad through professional associations, relevant workshops and conferences, or other relevant training courses.
• Experience with digital marketing tools and graphic design.
• Experience developing student engagement, reflection, and experiential learning programs.
• Experience working across academic and co-curricular areas of a college/university.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And, Abilities

• Strong commitment to holistic advising and support of students.
• Ability to acquire new knowledge and grow within the profession through participation in conferences, workshops, and professional associations.
• Demonstrated commitment to values of international education and higher education
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills: Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Compensation Range

$62, 354 - $64,000 per year

EEO Policy

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.

Benefits

For Benefits Information, please navigate to the following link: Employment - Work at Hamilton - Hamilton College