Professional Academic Advisor, International Partnerships
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Global Affairs OperationsJob Posting Title
Professional Academic Advisor International PartnershipsJob Description
Fort Hays State University is seeking a dynamic student-centered Professional Academic Advisor to join the Department of Global Affairs and International Student Services (GAISS). This full-time 12-month position is more than just academic advisingit is a key role in a globally engaged mission-driven team that supports student success across cultural boundaries.
The Advisor will support International Partnership (IP) students who are completing FHSU degrees through cross-border programs IP pathway students who transition to study on the Hays campus and as needed non-degree-seeking students enrolled for personal or professional enrichment. This role plays a critical part in our teams purpose: to foster international partnerships support international students and lead global learning initiatives to enhance FHSUs international impact and community.
This position reports to the Director of Global Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or four years of experience in lieu of degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or six years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience working with international students advising or cross-cultural education
Key Responsibilities:
Student Advising
Provide academic advising to IP cross-border and pathway students with attention to degree requirements immigration-related enrollment policies and overall academic success.
Support students in making informed decisions regarding their academic journey including course selection academic goal setting and timely degree completion.
Assist students in navigating FHSU systems and connecting with academic and campus resources to promote student well-being and engagement.
Maintain accurate advising records in student systems and advisor notes through maximizing digital platforms and tools.
Respond proactively to EAB Navigate Alerts and collaborate with faculty/staff to intervene when students face academic challenges.
As needed advise non-degree-seeking and non-certificate-seeking students on educational options and institutional policies.
Team Collaboration and Student Success
Actively contribute to the GAISS teams advising model and international student success initiatives.
Collaborate across departments such as Registrar Academic Affairs college deans offices FHSU Online and Career Services.
Coordinate with the advising counterpart at the partner schools and maintain strong partner relations.
Participate in recruitment and orientation activities for international students.
Uphold the values of integrity adaptability cross-cultural understanding and inclusion in all interactions.
Support a culture of shared purpose student advocacy continuous improvement and global engagement.
Professional Development and Innovation
Engage in professional development activities related to advising international education and necessary platforms.
Participate in departmental planning and contribute to the development of a centralized sustainable advising model for IP students.
Were looking for a teammate who:
Has a student-first mindset and thrives in a multicultural collaborative environment.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Is adaptable tech-savvy and eager to contribute to systems-building and innovation in international advising.
Embraces GAISSs mission of supporting global learners and fostering inclusive high-impact educational experiences to develop engaged global citizen leaders.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package please visit FHSU Benefits.
Salary:
Bachelors degree: $36000 per year
Masters degree or higher: $39000 per year
Priority Deadline: November 1 2025. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
Application ProcessFHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit letter of application addressing the qualifications listed above a current resume and the names and contact information of three references.
Applicant documents must be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding this information please contact:
Haley Williams
Director of Global Affairs
785.628.5818
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays a vibrant college town of approximately 20000 located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education health care professional services shopping culture and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement Hays Aquatic Park Smoky Hill Country Club Hays Municipal Golf Course and extensive walking running and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating fishing and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12 public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants major retail outlets a low unemployment rate and very short commute times the city provides a safe welcoming low-cost high-quality living environment for the residents who call Hays America home.
Notice of Non-discrimination Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender race religion national origin color age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or for further information on how this might affect you.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
