STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks a Study Abroad Advisor to help students explore study, research, intern, volunteer, and teach abroad opportunities. You will guide program selection, funding sources, and academic planning, serving as a primary contact for students, families, and staff.

You will support administrative tasks for diverse programs, conduct pre-departure and reentry activities, promote opportunities on campus, and assist with faculty-led programs across partner institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; 1–2 years of related experience.
• Experience studying, working, and/or teaching abroad; advising college students.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises Loyola students about study, research, intern, volunteer, and teach abroad opportunities; assists in academic planning.
• Provides administrative support for study abroad programs and pre-departure orientation.
• Promotes study abroad on campus and maintains relationships with campus partners and prospective students.
• Develops and maintains marketing materials and supports social media outreach for study abroad.
• Assists with development and administration of faculty-led study abroad programs; supports student recruitment.

Skills

Advising

Public speaking

Recruitment

Marketing

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terra Dotta

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Publisher

MS Access

Job description

STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR

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Position Details Job Title Study Abroad Advisor Position Number 8102087 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name GLOBAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Location Code GLOBAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising: Advises Loyola students about study, research, intern, volunteer, and teach abroad opportunities. Assists students in identifying the appropriate program of study and sources of funding, as well as academic planning. Acts as a point of contact for students, parents, faculty and staff with respect to study abroad issues.
• Program Support: Provides administrative support for special populations and programs as assigned, including global centers, faculty-led, exchange, and provider programs, and travel registrations for employee, graduate, and non-credit bearing travelers. Conducts workshops and presentations on financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and overseas program options; pre-departure orientation; and reentry programming for study abroad students. Assists the Director of Study Abroad in supervising student workers. In collaboration with Director, resolves unique situations as they arise.
• Recruitment: Promotes study abroad on campus and identifies new avenues for recruitment of Loyola students to take part in education abroad programs. Develops and maintains relationships with campus partners and prospective students. Coordinates and/or conducts on- campus presentations for various constituencies. Gathers and maintains data related to study abroad learning outcomes and the effectiveness of recruitment activities; prepares reports on recruitment related activities and outcomes.
• Marketing: Develops and maintains print and electronic marketing and public relations materials. Implements study abroad marketing plan utilizing a variety of tools including classroom presentations, special events, and social media; develops printed and web-based materials as needed. Provides input on marketing and communication strategies. Coordinates Fall and Spring study abroad fairs. Assists staff with managing website content and design, web (re)development, and ongoing maintenance. Helps the Director manage social media accounts and other outreach efforts related to study abroad.
• Faculty-Led Program Management: Under the direction of the Director of Study Abroad, assists with the development and administration of assigned faculty-led study abroad programs. Requests program proposals and logistical information from vendors and partner institutions; collaborates with faculty leaders on program planning; assists with managing the student application and enrollment process; coordinates with in-country vendors and institutions regarding enrollment, logistics, and student support; and provides outreach and marketing assistance to promote faculty-led programs and support student recruitment.
• Additional duties as assigned in support of education abroad and Loyola’s global vision.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field and one-two years of related experience; experience studying, working, and/or teaching abroad; experience advising college students; outstanding written and oral communication skills; and strong computer and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree related to international education; study abroad advising experience; promotion or marketing experience; and foreign language skills.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher and MS Access or Database Software. - Adept user of Internet, e-mail and other office automation systems. - Adept at using various social media platforms - Experience using Terra Dotta or other