Study Abroad Advisor

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The Study Abroad Advisor is responsible for recruiting and advising study abroad students from assigned colleges for semester and summer Study Abroad programs, including but not limited to exchanges, direct enroll, and affiliate partners. This position supports the students throughout the Study Abroad process from initial inquiry to returnee stage. The position works with students to collect and organize LSU Study Abroad required documentation, manage tracking mechanisms, maintain required documents, forms, and processes, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve, organize, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within groups
• Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends as required.
• All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Proficiency with Terra Dotta software.
• Experience studying, living, or working abroad.
• Experience with education abroad and/or academic advising.
• Familiar with developing and implementing marketing plans across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Advises students from assigned college(s) throughout the process on study abroad program opportunities and requirements, administers acceptance decisions, and promotes the program through outreach to the university community. Advising may include information about major/minor/elective requirements, financial aid, scholarships, credit transfer, and other topics.
• Maintains expert understanding of University policies pertaining to academic programs abroad. Responds to inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and others regarding program policies, procedures, and requirements, making referrals as appropriate.
• Advises on the Benjamin A Gilman, Boren, Critical Language Scholarship, Study Abroad scholarships, and other scholarship opportunities.
• Maintains accurate applicant data, runs reports, and manages website information through the Terra Dotta application site.
• Maintains effective relationships with academic and administrative departments, as well as overseas partners and program providers. Acts as liaison between the overseas partner/program provider and students for education abroad and exchange purposes.
• Develops and executes a marketing and recruitment plan, but not limited to, bi-annual Education Abroad fairs, information sessions, pre-departure orientation, and re-entry sessions.
• Facilitates student pre-departure orientation for faculty-led and semester-long students in collaboration with team members
• Identifies special projects and partners with the Director of Study Abroad to further the goals of the Study Abroad Office.
• Ensures program quality and continual self-development through self-directed learning, professional development, and appropriate site visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees