Study Abroad Advisor

Rice University•Houston, TX

3d•$52,000 - $54,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Study Abroad Office’s mission is to provide Rice undergraduates substantial, transformational experiences that complement their Rice curriculum through academically rigorous and culturally enriching long-term international opportunities. Under supervision of the director, the Study Abroad Advisor is responsible for providing guidance to students on all aspects of study abroad, during the entire process spanning from choosing the right program to returning from overseas. This includes information sessions as well as one-on-one advising before and during the application process, pre-departure guidance, support while overseas, and re-entry guidance. The Study Abroad Advisor has a thorough understanding of all program types, partners, and providers, as well as specific features of the office’s approved programs, and contributes to the ongoing assessment of programs in terms of Rice undergraduate curricular needs, student support, and health and safety. In order to provide high-quality, customized support, the Study Abroad Advisor spends a considerable amount of time engaging with students one-on-one, guiding them to find the best program fit academically and personally, while ensuring transfer credit and staying on track for timely graduation. Working closely with campus partners, the Study Abroad Advisor contributes both to the students’ thorough pre-departure preparations for a safe overseas experience, as well as to the seamless administrative processing from study abroad registration to transfer credit to financial aid portability and to scholarship award selection. The Study Abroad Advisor utilizes the office’s web‐based study abroad management system, coordinates promotional events, and represents the office at meetings and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
One or more (1+) years of experience in international education
Advanced ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
Excellent organizational and computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including empathy and tact
Independence and initiative
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Two years of related full-time experience
Substantial experience studying, living, or working overseas
Experience in advising in a higher education setting
Proficiency in a foreign language

Responsibilities

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Rice’s approved study-abroad programs
Advises students on program selection, academics, finances, health and safety, and policies & administration
Guides students through the transfer credit process / obtaining credit approval
Determines individual student readiness to undertake study abroad
Provides support with, evaluates, and approves student applications
Assists with study abroad orientations and presentations
Maintains contact with students while abroad
Participates in post‐return programming
Performs other duties as assigned
Reviews potential new program offerings
Identifies potential risks for students planning on study abroad
Liaises with campus partners and program representatives
Creates promotional materials and assists with website maintenance
Actively engages in campus‐wide activities/programming to promote study abroad
Involves study abroad students/alumni in activities promoting study abroad
Contributes to building the office’s digital library (presentation slides, recordings, etc.)
Keeps abreast of best practices in international education