Dec 1

Job: Study Abroad Advisor, The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.)

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Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: The George Washington University
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: full-time

Overview:

Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication, respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior work in a university setting with student advising responsibilities, personal experience living and/or working overseas, foreign language skills, prior administrative duties, and student activity programming experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Job Duties

• Provides study abroad advising: counsels students on university-approved study abroad programs, polices and regulations, to include supplying information on admission requirements, registration procedures and transfer credit practices.
• Coordinates the Focus on Fall Abroad (FOFAC) program to include organization of student events, coordination with housing department, marketing of program, organization of Cultural Ambassadors Committee, reporting on statistics related to FOFAC, etc.
• Promotes programs through speaking engagements, participation in professional organizations, and advertising. Maintains student records and program files.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

For more information and to apply, please visit the job listing.