Study Abroad Advisor at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks a part-time Study Abroad Advisor to inform and advise degree-seeking students about OU study abroad options, partner programs, and international internships. The position runs 20 hours per week, with afternoon availability, and begins in the winter semester.

You will collaborate with the International Education team and other campus offices to guide students through applications, visas, credit approval, and re-entry, while promoting programs through

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Oakland University student in good academic standing.
• Experience studying or working abroad is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with standard office software and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Inform and advise students about study abroad opportunities, including OU partner programs and exchanges.
• Promote study abroad via class presentations, information sessions, New Student Orientation presentations, Transfer Day presentations, study abroad fair and other planned presentations.
• Provide comprehensive support to students and parents from application to re-entry, including credit approval, risk management, and financial aid.
• Monitor student applications to study abroad via AbroadOffice and coordinate with the Office of Student Financial Services, Housing, and the Registrar.
• Advise on general student visa issues as needed.
• Collaborate with the International Education team on diversity initiatives, marketing, and curriculum alignment.
• Support relevant study abroad initiatives as needed.

Skills

Foreign language proficiency

Office software proficiency

Afternoon availability

Education

Oakland University student in good standing

Job description

This job will not begin until Oakland University Winter semester. This Position is 20 hours per week.

Desired Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Oakland University degree-seeking student in good academic standing.
• Prior experience studying, living, or working abroad strongly preferred, especially on an Oakland University study abroad program.
• Proficiency in a foreign language preferred.
• Familiarity with standard office software and computer applications.
• Student available to work afternoons. Study abroad walk-in hours are from 1pm-3pm.

Responsibilities

• Inform and advise students on a group and individual basis about study abroad and study away program opportunities available to them, including OU partner institutions and consortia, OU faculty-led programs, international exchange programs and National Student Exchange, international internships, and academic service learning; support student understanding of how to make an educated study abroad decision; tailor study abroad information to students’ individual interests, goals and needs; communicate this information to students in person, over the phone and via e-mail.
• Promote study abroad via class presentations, information sessions, New Student Orientation presentations, Transfer Day presentations, study abroad fair and other presentations as planned throughout the year.
• Provide comprehensive support to students and parents throughout the study abroad process from application to re-entry. Ensure an understanding of and compliance with all policies and procedures (academic credit approval, risk management, financial aid).
• Monitor student applications to study abroad via AbroadOffice and ensure that students have completed required documents and procedures for other offices, including the Office of Student Financial Services, the Office of Student Housing, and the Office of the Registrar.
• Advise and assist students on general student visa issues, as needed.
• In collaboration with the International Education team, provide assistance and coordination in the following areas:
• Diversity and inclusion: Collaborate with the Center for Multicultural Initiatives to provide study abroad support, advising, and programming for traditionally underrepresented students.
• Marketing and promotion: Strategically determine means and methods of marketing study abroad programs to recruit eligible students.
• Curriculum integration: Align study abroad options with Oakland University curriculum by meeting with academic departments and faculty and identifying course equivalencies.
• Study abroad support: Support relevant study abroad initiatives as needed.