Study Abroad Program Advisor

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Study Abroad Program Advisor to serve in the Center for Global Engagement and report to the Director of Study Abroad. The position serves Baylor's student population by providing assistance and advisement to exchange program participants or faculty-led stakeholders and by serving as a campus advocate for study abroad programs. The advisor works across campus to promote and facilitate study abroad programs, coordinate administrative and operational processes, support student preparation, and collaborate with campus partners to aid recruitment and increase participation. The position also maintains current study abroad program information in Terra Dotta and performs other duties in support of Baylor's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of relevant work experience.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Work with departments and offices across campuses to promote study abroad, facilitate procedures, and address issues related to course registration and course building.
Coordinate with on-campus units, including admissions and enrollment, student accounts, registration, financial aid, and academic advising and counseling, to ensure policy alignment.
Serve as the primary administrative coordinator for designated study abroad programs, ensuring accurate program records, participant enrollment tracking, vendor coordination, budgeting support, compliance documentation, and operational execution; academic advising is provided by the sponsoring school or department.
Create consistent practices for data collection, course form approvals, transcript evaluations, and grade postings.
Collaborate with program advisors to streamline operations and increase study abroad participation, including potential participation by non-Baylor students.
Coordinate with program advisors and finance staff to ensure billing cycles are met.
Coordinate with program advisors to ensure timely processing of transcripts.
Assist students with their preparation to study abroad.
Collaborate and communicate with campus partners to aid in recruitment for study abroad.
Maintain up-to-date brochure pages within Terra Dotta.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Comply with university policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.