Oct 5

Job: Global Education Advisor (Middle East & Africa), Georgetown University

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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

The Office of Global Education at Georgetown University in Washington, DC is currently seeking applications for the position of Global Education Advisor.

Position Summary:
The Global Education Advisor (GEA) advises 90-120 students on academically appropriate study abroad opportunities for a portfolio of programs in the Middle East and Africa (non-French-speaking). The GEA assists students with the application and selection process and acts as the primary liaison with exchange and partner institutions in his/her designated region regarding student support and service. The GEA serves as a resource for curricular deans regarding academic questions for universities within his/her region. The GEA maintains responsibility for program management and fiscal oversight of programs in his/her region. The GEA organizes recruitment and cross-cultural programming for overseas programs, communicates with overseas contacts and partner institutions, and resolves curricular issues in cooperation with students and their curricular deans. The GEA coordinates all OGE marketing and outreach, manages the awarding of all OGE scholarship funds for semester study abroad students, and coordinates student diversity and inclusion programming initiatives for OGE with the intention of diversifying GU’s education abroad population.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree required. Two years minimum experience in study abroad advising and management in a university setting; experience studying and/or working overseas as it relates to designated program portfolio; language proficiency in related foreign language and ability to communicate effectively in one or more foreign languages is strongly preferred; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty and campus administrators. Must have strong written and spoken communication skills, proven organizational skills, and proven ability to complete multiple, complex tasks, sometimes under pressure of deadlines. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Access databases and Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of Banner and Terra Dotta (StudioAbroad) desired. Familiarity with student development or intercultural development theory is strongly preferred.

NOTE – All applications must be officially submitted through Georgetown University Human Resources.

Applicants can find application information at http://hr.georgetown.edu. Qualified candidates will be considered on the requirements for the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Unless otherwise noted, application submission for positions is made through Georgetown University Department of Human Resources, 37th and O Streets NW, Ground Floor – Healy Hall, Washington, DC 20057-1021.