Study Abroad Advisor

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and some College AND:

18 months experience in office supervision/management or student services.

Skills:

Ability to facilitate meetings and engage in public speaking.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Competency in creating organizing and maintaining data.
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Enthusiasm and creativity.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.
Must be able to engage in repetitive motions.
Hear including receiving detailed information orally.

Department Preferences:

At least one significant international or intercultural experience.
Bachelors Degree.
Experience working with college students.

Supervision:

This position will supervise 0-3 student employees.

Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate based on race color national originsex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of itspolicies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activitiesand health care services that the University operates or provides.

Required Attachments

Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.

Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your documents will not be visible to the hiring department!

Study Abroad Advisors are crucial members of the Education Abroad team. Their primary role is to guide students from various backgrounds through the study abroad process for a variety of program models and locations. Advisors also collaborate to maintain good relationships with on and off-campus partners and help promote study abroad across campus.

Essential Duties:

Support students in identifying and selecting programs based on curricular fit co-curricular opportunities program type costs and student goals and needs.
Assists students and provides information.
Serve as university representative and contact for institutional partners associated with a portfolio of programs.
Develop and implement high quality pre-departure and re-entry programming.
Advise students on external scholarships and assist with required application materials.
Facilitate both one-on-one and group-based advising sessions.
Develop and maintain partnerships with campus stakeholders to promote study abroad and support participating students.
Participate in outreach events including fairs information sessions and campus presentations.
Monitor study abroad applications and manage applications following internal procedures.
May support students applying for visas and submitting required materials to partner institutions/organizations.
Support students in obtaining transcripts and updating academic records.
Collaborate with university units to ensure timely and accurate processing of academic records financial aid billing and other functions.
Assist with evaluation and development of ongoing and new programs.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and some College AND:18 months experience in office supervision/management or student services.Skills:Ability to facilitate meetings and engage in public speaking.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.Competency in creating organ...