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Study Abroad Advisor I

University Of Florida

Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Study Abroad Advisor I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelors degree and experience living or studying abroad.
Job Description:	Student Advising Holistically advise students and serve as subject-matter expert for a robust portfolio of faculty-led exchange and approved non-UF study abroad programs in either the UK and Ireland (Region I) or Africa the Middle East Latin America and Oceania (Region II). Regions are subject to change. Provide comprehensive support to students on topics such as academic fit credit transfer costs financial aid visa requirements and benefits of study abroad. Host pre-departure orientations to prepare regional cohorts for international travel. Facilitate student interactions and advocate on their behalf with administrative departments such as the Offices of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Registrar Housing etc. Provide sensitive and compassionate support when leading difficult conversations with students related to potential identity-based challenges abroad students needing medical or academic accommodations abroad students facing health behavioral or personal challenges abroad or students in need of crisis intervention. Enrollment Management and Administration Administer application process for assigned portfolio utilizing independent judgment when nominating students for exchange programs managing faculty-led programs and coordinating with external institutions and partners. Follow established UFIC protocol related to application data input the application process and transcript processing. Evaluate interpret and assign grade and credit conversions for study abroad transcripts from exchange partners international and domestic institutions and third-party providers. Maintain expert understanding of university policies pertaining to academic programs abroad. Respond to inquiries from students parents faculty and others regarding program policies procedures and requirements making referrals as appropriate. Program Coordination and Faculty Liaison Independently coordinate study abroad programs with faculty directors as well as academic and administrative offices at UF. Independently liaise for assigned programs between UFIC and overseas institutions US study abroad providers and educational institutions. Outreach and Special Projects Participate in outreach events such as freshman preview study abroad fairs info sessions scholarship workshops and re-entry events. Collaborate with colleagues to complete projects and assist with scholarship application review and annual pre-departure conference. Keep current in field standards and participate in professional development opportunities affiliated with study abroad such as international site visits and international education conferences. Other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:	$47000 - $49000/annually
Required Qualifications:	Bachelors degree and experience living or studying abroad.
Preferred:	EDUCATION & TRAINING: Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization EXPERIENCE - Two (2) years appropriate experience in higher education or an education abroad setting - International experience (living studying teaching abroad) KNOWLEDGE: -Knowledge of a second language -Knowledge of best practices in Education Abroad -Familiarity with Terra Dotta Salesforce Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat SKILLS: -Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills -Experience developing presentations and speaking publicly ABILITIES -Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting and with stakeholders from various backgrounds
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition will be used to fill two positions.
Health Assessment Required:	No