Study Abroad Programs Coordinator & Advisor

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University seeks an experienced Education Abroad advisor to guide students through study abroad opportunities, including exchanges, internships, and faculty-led programs.

You will coordinate with International Admissions, maintain program materials, and ensure compliance with immigration requirements while fostering strong cross-cultural relationships with partner institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years in higher education and student advising.
• Equivalents considered.
• Experience with students of varying English language ability.
• Knowledge of financial assistance rules.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced office while balancing priorities.
• Excellent intercultural communication skills.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• International higher education experience preferred.
• International student advising experience preferred.
• Experience with immigration and travel regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to students incorporating study abroad into their curriculum.
• Analyze students’ academic information and social needs to create curated program recommendations.
• Advise incoming and outgoing students on exchanges, faculty-led programs, international internships, and research abroad.
• Coordinate recruitment, outreach, advising, and administration of outgoing international programs.
• Evaluate course offerings and academic equivalencies at international partner institutions.
• Support outgoing students throughout the application process and while abroad.
• Cultivate relationships with international partner institutions and address student concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of scholarship, financial aid, registration, and partner deadlines.
• Direct development and maintenance of program websites and student-facing brochures.
• Collaborate on data management and coordinate with International Admissions.
• Advise incoming international exchange students and assess English proficiency as needed.
• Monitor academic registration and progress for compliance with federal immigration requirements.
• Liaise with Mountaineer Hub on payment, registration, and enrollment concerns.
• Communicate Education Abroad policies and procedures to WVU advisors.
• Present orientation programs and develop student and departmental information sessions.
• Execute outreach initiatives engaging over 3,000 individuals annually.
• Develop print and digital training and informational materials.
• Design and execute intercultural programming events.
• Prepare detailed reports after conferences or international site visits.

Skills

Academic Advising

Cross-Cultural Experience

International Student Advising

Immigration and Travel Regulations

Intercultural Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Program Websites

Informational Brochures

Digital Training Materials

Job description

West Virginia University seeks an experienced Education Abroad advisor to guide students through study abroad opportunities, including exchanges, internships, and faculty-led programs.

You will coordinate with International Admissions, maintain program materials, and ensure compliance with immigration requirements while fostering strong cross-cultural relationships with partner institutions.