University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
posted 26 days ago
About the position
UK Education Abroad & Exchanges (UK EA) is a unit of the International Center within the University of Kentucky that facilitates for-credit global learning programs. The EA Advisor is part of a team of education abroad advisors who support students through the entire study abroad process, from program selection to post-return guidance. Specifically, this advising position plays a key role in the development, management, and delivery of the EAP 599 course, a foundational part of the global learning experience for students. The EA Advisor is responsible for course design, curriculum development, and the continuous improvement of instructional strategies that foster students' intercultural and career development. This includes overseeing the Canvas course site, updating program materials, and ensuring academic relevance by integrating current pedagogical theories and best practices in online learning. The EA Advisor is also responsible for managing a portfolio of study abroad programs, coordinating program logistics, and maintaining relationships with study abroad providers, partner institutions, and UK faculty. The EA Advisor collaborates with campus partners to promote education abroad opportunities, contributing to campus-wide events, educating college-specific contacts, and fostering strong relationships to support student success. Additionally, the EA Advisor is expected to stay current on national best practices, engage in professional development, and participate in team efforts, strategic initiatives, and committee work to further UK EA's mission and goals.
Responsibilities
- Support students through the entire study abroad process, from program selection to post-return guidance.
- Develop, manage, and deliver the EAP 599 course.
- Design course curriculum and improve instructional strategies for intercultural and career development.
- Oversee the Canvas course site and update program materials.
- Ensure academic relevance by integrating current pedagogical theories and best practices in online learning.
- Manage a portfolio of study abroad programs and coordinate program logistics.
- Maintain relationships with study abroad providers, partner institutions, and UK faculty.
- Collaborate with campus partners to promote education abroad opportunities and contribute to campus-wide events.
- Educate college-specific contacts and foster strong relationships to support student success.
- Stay current on national best practices and engage in professional development.
Requirements
- International education experience.
- Education abroad/student advising experience.
- Familiarity with intercultural learning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and time management skills.
- High degree of professionalism.
Nice-to-haves
- Skills in outcomes assessment related to education abroad.
- Familiarity and knowledge of Terra Dotta software.
