Study Abroad & Global Learning Academic Advisor

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Study Abroad & Global Learning Academic Advisor serves as the Carson College of Business’s primary coordinator and advisor for international educational experiences. The position provides holistic academic advising while leading the college’s study abroad, exchange, faculty-led, and global initiatives. It also coordinates the International Business Institute (IBI), which develops, promotes, and manages international learning opportunities for students and staff. As a subject matter expert in transfer credit evaluations, degree requirements, and international academic programs, the advisor guides prospective, incoming, and current students on study abroad opportunities, course equivalencies, and how international coursework applies to Carson College degree requirements. The advisor helps students identify programs aligned with their academic, professional, and personal goals while supporting progress toward degree completion. The position also provides proactive academic advising to promote student success, engagement, retention, and timely graduation. The advisor collaborates with academic departments, Global Learning, Admissions, Registrar Services, and other university partners to facilitate transfer credit evaluations, maintain accurate academic records, interpret policies and procedures, and support student success initiatives. The position contributes to recruitment and outreach, delivers presentations and workshops, and serves as a resource on Carson College programs, study abroad opportunities, and university policies. This is a full-time, permanent, overtime-eligible position located on the Pullman campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience in student services or related experience; a related master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional work experience. Relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience leading or directing the work of others.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including experience delivering information to large and small groups.
Commitment to fostering a student-centered environment that supports student success and belonging.
Experience coordinating programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and administrative requirements.
Experience supporting program budgets, vendors, contracts, scholarships, marketing, assessment, or participation reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving on cross-functional committees, task forces, or strategic initiatives.
Familiarity with business education programs and career pathways within business-related disciplines.
Experience developing, coordinating, promoting, or administering international education, global learning, or study abroad programs.
Experience working with international students, multicultural populations, or students from diverse backgrounds.
Personal experience studying, working, living, conducting research, or traveling abroad.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Carson College of Business’s primary coordinator and advisor for international educational experiences.
Lead the college’s study abroad, exchange, faculty-led, and global initiatives.
Coordinate the International Business Institute and its international learning opportunities for students and staff.
Advise prospective, incoming, and current students about study abroad opportunities, course equivalencies, transfer credits, and application of international coursework to degree requirements.
Help students choose programs aligned with their academic, professional, and personal goals and support progress toward degree completion.
Provide proactive, holistic academic advising to promote academic success, engagement, retention, and timely graduation.
Collaborate with academic departments, Global Learning, Admissions, Registrar Services, and other university partners on transfer credit evaluations, academic records, policy interpretation, and student success initiatives.
Contribute to recruitment and outreach efforts.
Deliver presentations and workshops.
Serve as a resource regarding Carson College programs, study abroad opportunities, and university policies.