Global Study Abroad Advisor

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a Global Learning Advisor to guide students through the study abroad process, offering guidance on academics, finances, health, safety, and culture. You will help students align programs with their goals and assist in program administration and resource management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant university advising or student services experience, with additional substitutions possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with students in a university setting in advising, recruitment, marketing, or student services.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Advise students at all stages of the study abroad cycle, providing information about academics, finances, health and safety, and cultural matters.
• Help students identify and plan for study abroad programs that align with academic, personal, and professional objectives.
• Support outreach, administration of programs, and assisting in maintaining advising resources.

Skills

Cross-cultural environment

Oral & written communication

MS Office & Google Suite

Customer service

Presentations

Student support

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TerraDotta

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a Global Learning Advisor to guide students through the study abroad process, offering guidance on academics, finances, health, safety, and culture. You will help students align programs with their goals and assist in program administration and resource management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant university advising or student services experience, with additional substitutions possible.