Nov 30

Job: Global Education Advisor – College of William & Mary (Virginia)

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Position: Global Education Advisor 
Posted by: Reves Center for International Studies at the College of William & Mary
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Contract: Full-Time 

The Global Education Advisor focuses on managing most of W&M’s semester study abroad programs including exchange programs, advising students on study abroad options, overseeing the peer advisor programs, managing the transfer credit process and serving as a second contact for visiting international student support.

The Global Education Advisor will manage and advise a portfolio of exchange and sponsored semester programs and study abroad options under the guidance of the Associate Director Global Education Programs, oversee the peer advisor program, manage the transfer credit process and serve as a secondary support contact for approximately 40 visiting international students for the Assistant Director Student Experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills;
  • Excellent computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, basic web editing and content management);
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and faculty;
  • Knowledge of and experience with cross-cultural issues;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively;

Preferred Qualifications: In-depth knowledge or experience in one of the following areas:

  • Evaluation and processing of foreign transfer credits;
  • Cross-cultural training or experience;
  • Experience living abroad;
  • Fluency in at least one language in addition to English (preferably Spanish);
  • Study abroad or international student advising experience;
  • Experience working in a post-secondary international education setting

Application: Application review will begin on December 16, 2015 and will continue until the position is fulfilled. For more information and to apply for the position, please visit William & Mary’s online recruitment system at jobs.wm.edu and reference professional position #00441W. 


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