Title: Global Education Advisor
Direct Supervisor Director, Global Education Office
Status: Full time, Exempt Grade
Division TBD Department Global Education Office
No. Direct Reports 0 Target Weekly Hours 40
Location: Main Campus
Benefits Eligibility
JOB SUMMARY
Provides programmatic and operational support to serve the multifaceted needs of students studying and interning abroad.
Manages the flow of communication between students, the Global Education Office, other offices at Marymount, faculty, academic advisors, and international partners.
Provides support in marketing and outreach for study abroad programs to maximize student enrollment and retention.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students with the application and selection process and act as the liaison with partner institutions in their designated region regarding student support and service
Organize recruitment and cross-cultural programming for education abroad programs, communicate with program representatives and partner institutions, and resolve curricular issues in cooperation with students and their academic advisors
WORK INTERACTIONS
Reporting to the Director of the Global Education Office, the Global Education Advisor develops and maintains a complete knowledge of a portfolio of programs and devotes time to student information sessions, program-specific orientations, and outreach events promoting education and internship abroad programs
They exhibit empathy and enthusiasm in interactions with students and apply a high level of professionalism to their interactions with all campus and international partners
ADVISING
OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Bachelor’s degree – preference for a Master’s degree in international education, higher education administration, or a related field
Experience 1 to 3 years of program coordination experience; working in Higher Ed a plus.
Experience studying, working, and/or living abroad.
Ability to thrive and adapt in a demanding team-oriented work environment with changing demands and priorities, while managing a variety of complex and overlapping tasks.
Excellent oral and written skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, parents, faculty, and university administrators in order to facilitate a successful education abroad.
Commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Licenses or Certifications None.
Financial Responsibility None.
Supervision No.
Special Knowledge Event planning and logistics; transcript evaluation; academic program knowledge; career development training.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have received this job description and I understand my job duties and responsibilities.
I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined.
If I have any question about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor.
I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outline in this job description to the satisfaction of my immediate supervisor.
I have discussed any questions about this job description prior to signing this form.