Study Abroad Advisor

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation•Lexington, MA

2d•$40,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for advising students on study abroad and National Student Exchange (NSE) programs, guiding them through program selection, eligibility, academic planning, and application processes; supports students before, during, and after their study away experiences, including course selection, credit transfer, and re-entry; recruits students for the study abroad program; organizes promotional events and materials; supervises peer advisors; assists with program development and assessment; manages student billing; monitors international safety and immigration updates; and maintains program-related digital platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Experience working, studying, or traveling abroad
At least one year of experience in advising, recruiting, orientation, teaching, or student affairs related areas of higher education
Experience with study abroad programs
Experience with spreadsheets and desktop publishing software

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of at least one foreign language
Student experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Advising students on study abroad and National Student Exchange (NSE) programs
Guiding students through program selection, eligibility, academic planning, and application processes
Supporting students before, during, and after their study away experiences, including course selection, credit transfer, and re-entry
Recruiting students for the study abroad program
Organizing promotional events and materials
Supervising peer advisors
Assisting with program development and assessment
Managing student billing
Monitoring international safety and immigration updates
Maintaining program-related digital platforms