Senior Education Abroad Advisor — Valencia Program Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s International Studies Office is seeking a Senior Education Abroad Advisor & Assistant Director for UVA in Valencia. The role supports UVA students with education abroad planning, admissions, and cross-cultural preparation.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with 8+ years), native Spanish fluency, and 4+ years in advising or program coordination, plus MS Office and Terra Dotta experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in advising or program coordination.
• Experience studying or living abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide advising, referral, and resources for UVA students interested in education abroad.
• Maintain expertise in Higher Education systems of an assigned region.
• Develop and promote UVA in Valencia programs online, on Grounds, and at education abroad fairs across the U.S.
• Oversee program admissions, enrollment, and ensure transfer credit compliance.
• Provide pre-departure guidance and manage visa processes.
• Enter grades and manage transcript requests for UVA in Valencia participants.
• Maintain expertise in Spanish visa requirements and batch visa processing.

Skills

Spanish language

MS Office Suite

Student advising

Program coordination

Intercultural communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree +8 years experience

Tools

Terra Dotta (TDS)

Canva

Student information systems

Job description

The University of Virginia’s International Studies Office is seeking a Senior Education Abroad Advisor & Assistant Director for UVA in Valencia. The role supports UVA students with education abroad planning, admissions, and cross-cultural preparation.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with 8+ years), native Spanish fluency, and 4+ years in advising or program coordination, plus MS Office and Terra Dotta experience.