Study Abroad Advisor & Program Coordinator

This position requires the following minimum position qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Office or administrative experience (typically 1-3 years) with demonstrated working proficiency in carrying out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of individuals, teams, and/or units including proficient organizational, clerical and computer skills (Microsoft Office software).
• Demonstrates a working proficiency and ability to work with students in an advisor and/or instructor role including knowledge of course arrangement and academic planning; ability to provide academic counseling to assist students.
• Demonstrates working proficiency in interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
• Demonstrates interest in intercultural and international education (i.e. related course attendance, clubs or committees membership.)
• Experience promoting a diverse workforce/academic environment.

The following are highly desired position qualifications:

• Master’s degree in International Education, Language, Communication, Asian Studies, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Business, Counseling or a similar discipline.
• Experience (typically 1-3 years) working in a study abroad office.
• International experience studying and/or working abroad, preferably in Africa and/or the Middle East.
• Experience working with underrepresented students to foster inclusion and access, or similar experience serving minority populations outside the campus context.
• Demonstrates a working  knowledge and proficiency with Filemaker Pro and/or web management software.
• Experience at a large public or private university, especially related to student administration.

Note to Applicants: The qualifications of this position may be described as competencies or behaviors needed to perform the job duties of this position at a defined proficiency level/standard. A working level is required for this position unless noted otherwise in the qualifications. Please visit the Competencies website for additional information.

Required Application Materials

In order to be eligible for interview, applicants must attach all of the following and mark them as “submission relevant” files:

1. A current personal resume
2. A cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 

Applications which fail to submit all required materials will be considered incomplete and therefore are ineligible for interview.