Responsibilities:

This full-time, renewable fixed-term position in Study Abroad Programs in the Office of International Affairs provides support to students considering and participating in overseas educational programs.  The primary duties in this position will be to advise, interview and orient students.  Advisors also assist with Study Abroad outreach efforts, which require excellent written and verbal communication skills.  In addition, this position will be assigned other programmatic tasks required by the unit and related to the Advisor’s skill set.

Duties:

1.     Provide Student Support for Study Abroad Programs (80%)

• Advise students on study abroad and internships opportunities
• Assist students with program and scholarship applications
• Screen applications and conduct applicant interviews
• Provide outreach and orientation programs
• Assist with geographic region program assignments as needed

2.     Manage Other Programs and Projects as Assigned (20%)

• Examples include the peer assistant program, orientations and re-entry activities, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international education or a related field
• One year experience in a higher education setting working with study abroad and/or international internship programs
• Prior experience advising, interviewing, and orienting students in a higher education setting
• Study, employment, travel, or residence abroad
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and make good judgments related to confidentiality
• Proficiency with contemporary computers and software applications, including but not limited to word processing, database, spreadsheet, and publication software
• Commitment to enhanced diversity and inclusion principles
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international education, public administration or a related field
• Proficiency in a language in addition to English
• Proficiency with Studio Abroad database

Salary:  $32,000- $35,000 (full-time annual rate)

Application Procedure:

Please submit the following documents, in the order listed:

• A cover letter describing how your experience and education meet the requirements of the position.  Please be sure you specifically address each of the required qualifications.
• A detailed resume or curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for two professional or academic references who are able to evaluate your qualifications for this position
• Responses to the following:

1. The University of Oregon has a goal of dramatically increasing the number of students studying abroad.  What are your innovative ideas for increasing participation in UO study abroad programs?
2. Describe the approach you would take and the questions you might ask when advising a first-year student who is interested in studying abroad.

Preference for submission of your application materials is by e-mail in one PDF or Word document tointlaffjobs@uoregon.edu.  Alternatively, a hard copy may be submitted to:

Study Abroad Advisor Search Committee

Office of International Affairs

5209 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR  97403-5209

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by 5:00 PM, May 26, 2014.  The position will remain open until filled.  The finalist for this position must successfully complete a criminal background check.

This announcement is available in alternative formats upon request.  If you are a qualified applicant with a disability and need accommodation with the application process, please contact us at the email address above for assistance.

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