Study Abroad Advisor (Student Programming Specialist)

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, seeks a dedicated Study Abroad Advisor to guide undergraduates through global opportunities and meaningful study plans.

You will develop pre-departure orientations, coordinate with departments, and ensure compliance with FERPA while expanding the portfolio of international programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, international studies, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in student services, higher education, or related field.
• Preferred: 3 years in student affairs, academic advising, international education, or related field.
• Preferred: previous experience studying abroad or living abroad.
• Proficient with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains professionalism and strong customer service.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic, developmental, and program advising on study abroad options for undergraduate students in the Kelley School of Business.
• Teaches and guides students to explore global opportunities, assess abilities, and plan a tailored study program.
• Assists in planning study abroad courses and incorporating international experiences to build intercultural competence.
• Develops and implements advising and pre-departure orientation programs for study abroad students.
• Maintains knowledge of Kelley offerings, degree requirements, and university policies; explains curriculum sequencing and campus policies.
• Tracks academic progress, maintains FERPA-compliant records, and refers students to campus resources.
• Provides programmatic support for short-term programs.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Knowledge pursuit

Accuracy

Presentations

Customer service

Confidentiality

Judgment

Diplomacy

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree (education/social work/public affairs/business/international studies/related)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BL-BUS-IUBLA)

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University (IU) is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 15,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 137,000 living alumni around the globe. The Kelley Undergraduate Program strives to be a welcoming and collaborative community of business and education leaders. Kelley is proud to be the number 8-ranked undergraduate business program by U.S. News (2025).

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides academic, developmental, and program advising on study abroad options for undergraduate students in the Kelley School of Business.
• Teaches and guides students to explore global opportunities, assesses their abilities, and plans a program of study tailored to their academic, personal, and career goals.
• Assists in planning study abroad courses and incorporating international experiences into the academic program to develop and reinforce intercultural sensitivity and global competencies.
• Develops and implements advising and pre-departure orientation programs for study abroad students.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of offerings across programs, Kelley degree requirements, and relevant university policies; explains curriculum requirements, course sequencing, and campus policies to empower student accountability in academic decisions.
• Tracks and monitors students' academic progress, maintains confidential records in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and refers students to appropriate campus resources.
• Provides programmatic support for the growing portfolio of short-term programs.

General Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at enhancing and reinforcing the academic engagement and experiential learning capacity of the student experience. Projects programming outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.
• Interfaces directly with students, attending student programming events and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student programming initiatives and objectives.
• Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student programming goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs.
• Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student programs against projected outcomes; regularly prepares reports on impact to students and budget and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.
• Serves on committees and performs student programming research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices.
• Plans and coordinates communications for student programming initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.
• May provide guidance to other Student Programming Specialists; makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, developmental psychology, international studies, or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in student services, higher education, or related field.

Preferred

• 3 years of experience in student affairs, academic advising, international education, or a related field.
• Previous experience working, living, and/or studying abroad.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Demonstrates customer service skills.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position requires some international travel. May require occasional work on evenings or weekends outside the traditional workday to support short-term programs or recruiting functions.

Salary range: $52,000- $54,475 annually

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Student Programming

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