{"id":34729,"date":"2014-04-23T01:55:16","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T05:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=34729"},"modified":"2014-04-23T01:55:16","modified_gmt":"2014-04-23T05:55:16","slug":"job-study-abroad-advisor-james-madison-university-harrisonburg-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2014\/04\/23\/job-study-abroad-advisor-james-madison-university-harrisonburg-va\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Study Abroad Advisor – James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Position<\/i><\/strong>: Study Abroad Advisor<\/em>
\nPosted by<\/b>:\u00a0James Madison University<\/em>
\nLocatio<\/i>n<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0Harrisonburg, VA<\/em>
\nType<\/em><\/strong>: full-time<\/em>
\nSalary:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/em>$32,000<\/em><\/p>\n

Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Office of International Programs (OIP) at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Study Abroad Advisor. The Study Abroad Advisor provides comprehensive advising, preparation, support and resources for all students in any stage of the study abroad process.<\/p>\n

Primary Purpose of Position:\u00a0<\/strong>
\n– To advise students of the available opportunities for studying abroad
\n– To direct students to appropriate campus resources, offices and departments for approvals and eligibility
\n– To present, represent and market study abroad opportunities at information sessions, tables, fairs and other on and off-campus events
\n– To coordinate student orientation sessions
\n– To assist students in preparation for studying abroad
\n– To maintain accurate enrollment and registration records for the external and exchange programs
\n– To assist faculty program directors and coordinators of international programs
\n– To maintain resource materials regarding external and exchange programs
\n– To provide support to the Executive Director, Director of Study Abroad, Assistant Director of Study Abroad and the Director of Program Operations with special projects<\/p>\n

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Advises students on study abroad programs and opportunities.
\n– Meets with students during appointed walk-in advising hours and follow-up regarding questions and participation.
\n– Remains current on all JMU program information, but also obtains information and is able to advise on other programs, such as exchange, external and direct-enroll programs.
\n– Responds to advising concerns in a timely manner.
\n– Communicates OIP and university policies and procedures related to applications, participation confirmation, registration, financial aid, and\/or acquiring transfer credit permission.
\n– Talks with students, parents, faculty and staff during study abroad fairs, OIP information sessions and university sponsored events.
\n– Meets with providers and connects interested students to their programs.<\/p>\n

2. Supports enrolled students in the Study Abroad process.
\n– Advises and monitors students as they submit documents and forms to the OIP for study abroad participation.
\n– Helps to ensure students follow Registrar policies in regards to enrollment for study abroad coursework or credits.
\n– Coordinates and implements Pre-Departure Orientations to support students’ preparedness. Topics advised upon include enrollment, financial aid, cultural adjustment, health and safety, travel considerations and travel logistics.<\/p>\n

3. Manages the exchange program.
\n– Advises and registers incoming exchange students.
\n– Oversee the application, acceptance and enrollment process for outgoing exchange students at their host university.
\n– Accurately tracks student mobility with the exchanges. Manages student balances according to agreements. Manages and reports financial balances with International Accounting.
\n– Coordinates and communicates with our exchange partners.<\/p>\n

4. Coordinates and assists with Study Abroad marketing efforts such as the fall and spring study abroad fair, information sessions and class\/residence hall presentations.
\n– Invites key constituents to the study abroad fair and other study abroad events. Prepares materials and logistics for events.
\n– Creates and updates promotional materials (websites, fliers, handouts and brochures) for the JMU community, making sure information is accurate and accessible.
\n– Secures rooms and speakers for information sessions.
\n– Ensures students are satisfied with the information presented during classes and residence halls.<\/p>\n

5. Manages email communication via the Study Abroad Inbox.
\n– Responds to student, faculty and staff questions in a timely and professional manner.
\n– Identifies potential problems or concerns and communicates this information to the Study Abroad Team for troubleshooting.<\/p>\n

Special Assignments:
\n– Manages resource materials related to study abroad.
\n– Serves on the International Week Committee, planning educational and social events related to international education.
\n– Liaises with partners, affiliates and providers. Supports and\/or coordinates campus visits.<\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n