Job Description
The Study Abroad Advisor's role is to advise students, parents, faculty, and staff on study abroad opportunities offered through Illinois State. This position is responsible for study abroad recruitment and outreach, the management of portfolio of study abroad programs, preparing and advising students for an experience abroad, and responding to the needs/issues of students, parents, staff, and faculty. This individual must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, the ability to multi-task, a willingness to be flexible, and attentive to detail.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement and supplemental retirement
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or equivalent degree conferred prior to start date
One (1) year of professional work experience in one or a combination of the following:
a. performing in an administrative position in a university or college administrative office
b. serving as an academic or other advisor, preferably in higher education
Demonstrated participation in a 4 week or longer study abroad program
Demonstrated strong administrative competency, organizational ability, and attention to detail
Demonstrated excellent intercultural competency skills
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, with the flexibility to adjust to quickly changing demands
Ability to work well within a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Foreign language proficiency
Master's degree in an area relevant to International Studies
Experience with study abroad advising
Salary
$39,215 - $50,954 annual, combined with an excellent benefit package
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
University/Agency
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Illinois State University
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Department/College
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Human Resources
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Contact
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Kira Shelton
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Phone Number
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3094388311
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Address
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