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rEducation Abroad Advisor, Senior

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rLocation: Center for International Ed

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 608186

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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Job Description

Come join our team of more than 70 full-time, part-time, and student staff representing five continents and 16 native languages! Be a part of an internationally recognized Education Abroad Office. The Center for International Education at Northern Arizona University (NAU) has received the Paul Simon Award, and the Education Abroad unit within CIE has received the Heiskill Award. Additionally, NAU is ranked in IIE\'s Open Doors within the top 20 US institutions for year long study abroad programs. Our office has over 300 programs in more than 50 countries. We send students abroad for the year, semester, summer, and winter or spring break and offer students opportunities through exchange, provider, intern, and faculty-led programs based on their academic, financial, and personal needs. At NAU you will be able to work with a diverse group of students and partners. Our student body is nearly one-quarter Hispanic with a higher than average Native American population as well.

The Education Abroad Advisor, Senior will have responsibility for programs in their assigned region but will need to be flexible and is expected to accommodate changes in their region based on departmental needs. National Student Exchange, including Canada may also be part of the advisor\'s portfolio.

To receive full consideration:

• Complete the standard online NAU application.
• Submit a cover letter and resume.
  • In the cover letter, please address the following: This position will be working with a diverse group of students and some of these students belong to underrepresented groups. How would you encourage and increase enrollment in Education Abroad programs for these students?

Job Functions & Duties

Promotion of Education Abroad - 30%

• Implement Education Abroad marketing plan.
• Assist with social media for NAU Education Abroad.
• Lead classroom presentations.
• Attend Study Abroad events across campus and the state.
• Material creation for promotion.
• Manage Education Abroad office email.

Education Abroad Advising - 20%

• Advises students short term area programs of study (primarily summer, spring break, or winter programs).
• Advises for NAU led and specialty programming.
• Advises students on academic credit, grade transfer processes and other academic policies as they relate to NAU in general and the student\'s program of study.
• Advises students on program costs, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, financial planning for study abroad, and any other logistical aspects related to the program, including housing, among many others.
• Advises students, faculty, staff, and parents on NAU\'s administrative policies, procedures and opportunities for study abroad.
• Advises faculty and academic advisors on academic policies of host institutions and of NAU\'s policies for transfer of courses earned abroad.

Education Abroad Territory Management - 20%

• Manages an assigned territory of programs abroad - Specialty and NAU led programming.
• Communicates with par ners and host institutions regarding NAU\'s policies and program management issues.
• Maintains program information up-to-date, including admission applications, housing applications, and any other relevant information.
• Manages the credit and grade transfer processes for assigned programs, including communication with the Office of the Registrar and the Financial Aid Office, until grades are posted.
• Conducts periodic program site visits and assessment as necessary.

On and off Campus Partner Leadership - 20%

• Partner management with the following entities:
  • CCC
  • Statewide campuses
  • High School promotion
  • Other areas as assigned

Administrative - 5%

• Provide administrative support to CIE\'s Education Abroad.
• May supervise or coordinate the activities of assigned subordinates.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in related field
• Three years relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience living and/or studying abroad for three months or more