Study Abroad Advisor

at  University of Texas at El Paso

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Provides advising to in-bound and out-bound students who participate in study away, study abroad and international exchange programs, including semester, short-term, academic year and faculty-led programs.
Responsible for actively marketing and promoting study abroad/study away opportunities to students and collaborating with faculty and international partners on program development. This position will act as an
Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and partners locally and globally in order to provide appropriate documents, services and support for students and Scholars studying and/or conducting research at UTEP as a result of exchange programs and institutional partnerships.
Advises in-bound and out-bound students on all aspects of studying abroad/away including application and related paperwork, course registration, scholarship applications and the issuance on immigration paperwork for in-bound students.
Manages the recruitment, selection and pre-departure/re-entry programs for out-bound students and the arrival/check-in program and orientation for in-bound students including the administration of any assessment related to learning outcomes and program-specific evaluation.
Coordinates activities and events that promote study abroad/study away opportunities for students including but not limited to study abroad fairs and culture/country-awareness activities, including scholarship opportunities.
Works closely with the leadership of the department and all program stakeholders to understand and interpret program goals (e.g. academic goals, intercultural competency goals, operational goals), to identify learning outcomes and metrics for ongoing program assessment; synthesizes and analyzes data gathered from students and faculty to enhance students’ learning and program effectiveness.
Supports and communicates with students, staff, faculty and parents regarding program specifics and maintains communication with students and faculty while they are abroad including parents as needed.
Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department and Study Abroad Center including maintaining accurate study abroad databases, the issuance of scholarship funding, inter-department billing and invoices from institutional partners and representing the department at University meetings and events.
Complies with all Federal, State and University Policies.
Other duties may be assigned.