ISP Advisor

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

16h

About The Position

The International Scholars Program Advisor (ISP Advisor) is responsible for academic program coordination and student advising for the International Scholars and Peace Corps Prep programs. This role involves advising students on program requirements, tracking their progress, leading orientations and workshops, organizing events, mentoring students, recruiting ambassadors, and collaborating with various campus units and external recruiters. Additionally, the position is involved in outreach, marketing, and communication efforts for the programs, including creating content for newsletters and web pages, and representing the programs at events.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, counseling, or academic field related to the college OR Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with one year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in international education, global or cultural studies, higher education administration, or other relevant field and at least two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience teaching, advising, and/or engaging students through co-curricular programs (i.e., student life).
Solid knowledge of technology and ability to rapidly learn and adopt new technologies.
Experience overseeing program administrative processes and managing workflows using Excel, Bookings, Canvas, Suitable, and Terra Dotta.
Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and nurture mentoring relationships with students.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak with various audiences, from faculty and staff to large groups of undergraduate students.
Ability to organize and plan events, manage multiple tasks at once, and to move quickly between tasks.
Experience in academic program coordination in a higher education environment.
Experience working or living outside the United States and knowledge of foreign languages.
Familiarity with e-portfolio pedagogy.
Familiarity with COIL/virtual exchange methodology.

Responsibilities

Advise students in the International Scholars and Peace Corps Prep programs on academic and co-curricular requirements.
Track students' progress and update records, including interacting with and updating the Canvas shell.
Lead in-person and virtual orientations and workshops for ISP and Peace Corps Prep students.
Organize e-portfolio showcases and ISP graduation ceremonies.
Mentor students individually on the development of their eportfolios.
Recruit ISP Ambassadors.
Organize co-curricular international activities in collaboration with other campus units (e.g., Career Connections Center).
Collaborate with Peace Corps recruiter.
Collaborate with other International Center units (e.g., Study Abroad Services, International Student Services) as needed.
Curate the content of the International Scholars and Peace Corps Prep programs newsletters, web pages, and promotional flyers.
Present and represent the International Scholars and Peace Corps Prep programs to different audiences across campus through presentations, including preview and tabling events.