Job: Education Abroad Advisor – Center for International Education at Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ)
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Position: Education Abroad Advisor
Posted by: Center for International Education at Northern Arizona University
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Type: full-time
Overview:
The Center for International Education at Northern Arizona University seeks an enthusiastic candidate with an interest and experience in international education and student affairs and development to work as an Education Abroad Advisor. The Education Abroad Advisor reports directly to the Director for Education Abroad and will have advisory responsibilities for a select number of programs in designated regions of the world. Applications must be submitted by January 20, 2014 and can be submitted herehttp://hr.nau.edu/apply_for_jobs. The Education Abroad Advisor will have responsibility for the following:
Education Abroad Advising
* Advises students on available programs of study (year-long, semester and summer programs).
* Advises students on academic credit, grade transfer processes and other academic policies as they relate to NAU in general and the student’s program of study.
* Advises students on program costs, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, financial planning for study abroad, and any other logistical aspects related to the program, including housing, among many others.
* Advises students, faculty, staff and parents on NAU’s administrative policies, procedures and opportunities for education abroad.
* Advises faculty and academic advisors on academic policies of host institutions and of NAU’s policies for transfer of courses earned abroad.
* Assists with the design and delivery of pre-departure orientation sessions and re-entry programs.
Education Abroad Territory Management
* Manages an assigned territory of programs abroad (assigned by the Director of Education Abroad).
* Communicates with host institutions regarding NAU’s policies and program management issues.
* Maintains program information up-to-date, including admission applications, housing applications, and any other relevant information.
* Manages the credit and grade transfer processes for assigned programs, including communication with the Office of the Registrar and the Academic Information Office, until grades are posted.
* With Director’s approval, conducts periodic program site visits and assessment as necessary.
Education Abroad Marketing and Promotion
* Conducts and participates in information sessions, classroom presentations, admission events, university events, education abroad fairs, and other related presentations on education abroad to prospective students, parents and members of the NAU community.
* Assists the Director with the creation of promotional materials.
* Monitors and updates the Education Abroad website
* Establishes and develops department and office contacts for education abroad advocacy and promotion.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree; experience promoting and recruiting for education abroad in a university setting; experience living, working or studying abroad;
Preferred Qualifications – An undergraduate degree in an international field or marketing; Master’s degree in Student Affairs or a related field; ability to communicate in a foreign language; 2 years’ experience working in international education
Salary range: $42,000 – $45,000
Application Information:
Eric Deschamps, PhD
Director of Education Abroad
Associate Director of the Center for International Education
Northern Arizona University – Center for International Education
PO Box 5598, Blome Hall, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 USA; Phone (928) 523-8334; Fax (928) 523-9489
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