Title: Global Education Advisor
Direct Supervisor Director, Global Education
Office
Status: Full time, Exempt Grade
Division TBD Department Global Education
Office
No. Direct Reports 0 Target Weekly Hours 40
Location: Main Campus
Benefits
Eligibility
JOB SUMMARY
Provides programmatic and operational support to serve the multifaceted needs of students
studying and interning abroad. Manages the flow of communication between students, the Global Education Office, other offices at Marymount,
faculty, academic advisors, and international partners. Provides support in marketing and outreach for study abroad programs to maximize
student enrollment and retention.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students with the application and selection
process and act as the liaison with partner institutions in their designated region regarding student support and service
Organize
recruitment and cross-cultural programming for education abroad programs, communicate with program representatives and partner institutions,
and resolve curricular issues in cooperation with students and their academic advisors
WORK INTERACTIONS
Reporting to
the Director of the Global Education Office, the Global Education Advisor develops and maintains a complete knowledge of a portfolio of
programs and devotes time to student information sessions, program-specific orientations, and outreach events promoting education and
internship abroad programs
They exhibit empathy and enthusiasm in interactions with students and apply a high level of
professionalism to their interactions with all campus and international partners
ADVISING
- Guides students on the
selection of appropriate education abroad programs with regard to academic, intercultural, personal, and professional goals - Advises
students on the application process and logistics - Reviews and processes student applications
- Conducts information sessions
and group advising for prospective students on programs in their assigned portfolio - Provides support and addresses disciplinary,
emotional, or physical issues with students to ensure preparedness to participate - Conducts general and region, country, and
program-specific orientations - Communicates with academic advisors in order to assist students as they coordinate approvals for
Marymount academic credit for their education abroad coursework and facilitate initial steps in the final award of credit
transfer - Provides comprehensive support services to students abroad including advising and assistance in resolving issues relating
to cultural adjustment, housing concerns, academic expectations, program policies, etc - Responds to inquiries from parents/families,
faculty, and staff on student-related matters
OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
- Performs other duties as
assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Bachelor’s degree – preference for a Master’s degree in international
education, higher education administration, or a related field
Experience 1 to 3 years of program coordination experience;
working in Higher Ed a plus. Experience studying, working, and/or living abroad. Ability to thrive and adapt in a demanding team-oriented
work environment with changing demands and priorities, while managing a variety of complex and overlapping tasks. Excellent oral and written
skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, parents, faculty, and university
administrators in order to facilitate a successful education abroad. Commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and
inclusion
Licenses or Certifications None.
Financial Responsibility None.
Supervision
No.
Special Knowledge Event planning and logistics; transcript evaluation; academic program knowledge; career development
training.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- None
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have received this job
description and I understand my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined. If I have any
question about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate
supervisor.
I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform
the duties and responsibilities outline in this job description to the satisfaction of my immediate supervisor. I have discussed any
questions about this job description prior to signing this form.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and
regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form
of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual
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