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Job: Study Abroad Advisor – Illinois State University

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Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: Illinois State University
Location: Normal, IL
Type: full-time

Hiring Rate/Range: $2,827-$3,714/month

Overview:

The Study Abroad Advisor’s role is to advise students, parents, faculty and staff of the various opportunities in studying abroad. S/he is responsible for recruitment of students; promotion of programs; management of program sites; preparing students for an experience abroad, transferring course credit; dealing with student issues; and responding to the needs of students, parents, staff and faculty. S/he is a team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to be flexible as the programs develop. Must be able to multi-task working on several projects at a time.

Specific Responsibilities: 65%

  • Serve as Study Abroad Advisor
  • Advise students pursuing a study abroad program
  • Liaise with students, parents, partner institutions, and ISU departments
  • Aid students in receiving academic credit for their study abroad program
  • Develop portions of Study Abroad Orientation
  • Review study abroad applications
  • Process and maintain study abroad application materials
  • Liaise with Registrar’s Office to obtain study abroad course articulations

*30%*

  • Assist in the development of recruitment strategies for the Study Abroad Unit
  • Develop recruitment materials, both paper and digital
  • Develop informational presentations in conjunction with the Coordinator
  • Maintain constant campus presence for the Study Abroad Unit
  • Assist with coordination of Study Abroad Fairs on campus
  • Deliver Study Abroad Orientation
  • Participate in study abroad outreach events

*5%  *

  • Oversee receipt of study abroad transcripts
  • Maintain study abroad program brochure webpages
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities, as well as international travel, are part of the position.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two (2) years of demonstrated professional work experience in a higher education setting
  • Demonstrated superior oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated strong administrative competency and organization ability
  • Demonstrated participation in a semester-length or longer study abroad program
  • If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Application Instructions:

All applications materials must be submitted on-line at www.IllinoisState.edu/jobs.

For information about the benefits offered by Illinois State University please visit: http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Requisition Number: 0705930
To apply: http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/prospective/jobs.shtml

 *Deadline to apply*:  March 23, 2014

For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put “see resume” in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam.

Copies of the college transcripts (may be unofficial) and DD 214 (if applicable) must be submitted online in order to receive full consideration for this position.

Please upload a cover letter, resume and a reference list of three business references with name/mailing address/title/phone number.


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