Study Abroad Advisor - Chicago, United States - DePaul University

DePaul University

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Highlights:

What You'll Do:

Program Portfolio Management and Implementation:

This position is responsible for the overall organization, implementation, and operational success of a portfolio of non-faculty-led study abroad programs, including:

Serves as liaison and partner to international and domestic universities and third-party study abroad providers associated with program portfolio. Maintains strong relationships with partner institutions and providers within portfolio. Regularly communicates with partner institutions and providers to maintain key program details, including academics, drafting and maintaining program pricing and budget, facilitating contracts, confirming program logistics, etc.
Leads registration process and course information for all students in portfolio programs, including articulations, activations, registrations, and grades.
Monitors health and safety of students abroad in portfolio programs and enacts emergency procedures, when necessary.

General Study Abroad Student Advising:

This position provides outstanding advising services to a diverse population of students and actively participates and shares in the team's advising responsibilities, including:

Delivers high quality advising, including considerations for underrepresented students, that addresses the general purpose and mechanics of study abroad, locations and program types, provides program-specific guidance based on academic and curricular fit, as well as, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Conducts individual advising appointments and walk-in advising.
Develops, implements, and assesses orientation and reentry support for students participating in all nonfaculty led programs.
Regularly consults and collaborates with academic departments, academic advisors, and student support groups (Financial Aid, Center for Students with Disabilities, Career Center, Office of Multicultural Student Support, etc.) to ensure student access to, awareness of, and support in the process of study abroad to all student populations.

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What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree
Two years of experience in an administrative position in higher education
Three years of experience working in education abroad preferred
Ability to work with international partners and on campus stakeholders
Preferred: Foreign language proficiency
International work or living experience
Terra Dotta, People Soft, Adobe, Canva Occasional duties on weekends or evenings.

Perks:

Working for a stable and wellknown University that values diversity and inclusion.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
Tuition waivers for employees _and _dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more
Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Required Background Check:

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire.

A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.

For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.