Study Abroad Advisor

Brandeis University is looking to hire a Study Abroad Advisor in the office of Study Abroad. The Study Abroad Advisor provides comprehensive guidance to students exploring off-campus study options for Brandeis degree credit and manages key processes for those participating in affiliate partner programs abroad. The Study Abroad Advisor advises students on program selection, transfer credit, application processes, and provides financial resources. Beyond program selection, they are key in continuing to support students preparing for abroad, identifying needs and resources for students while studying abroad, and supporting students during their time abroad and upon return to campus. They supervise 10-14 student employees through the Study Abroad Ambassador program. The Advisor maintains parts of the office's social media and marketing presence and assists with large scale office events.

Responsibilities

Responsible for advising students about appropriate programs of off-campus study for Brandeis degree credit during the academic year and summer from a portfolio of more than 200 approved programs in 50 different countries; Supports students beyond initial program selection through application support, financial resources, credit transfer, Brandeis policies, health and safety, cultural adjustment, and other academic and non-academic issues both prior to, and while studying abroad; Oversees the implementation of all deadlines and requirements for students studying on semester and summer affiliate programs including course evaluations, application assistance, and application management and tracking; Manages social media presence for the Office of Study Abroad; Designs, develops, and attends sessions with other offices, student groups, and academic departments to promote study abroad opportunities; Organizes larger scale events; Manages the Study Abroad Ambassador program, supervising 10-14 student employees as a cohort of Study Abroad Ambassadors

Requirements

B.A./B.S.; 3-5 years of relevant job experience; knowledge of a second language; familiarity with higher education in other countries; experience living/studying, or working in one or more foreign countries

Nice to have

M.A./M.S.; working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Terra Dotta; Workday; design platforms