Education Abroad Advisor
Company: University of Colorado
Location: colorado springs
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The successful candidate will be independent, self-motivated,
and an exceptional multi-tasker. They should also be familiar with
all aspects of education abroad management and advising and
comfortable with multi-tasking and balancing multiple priorities
and deadlines. Who We Are: The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of
four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to
over 9,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. Colorado Springs (pop. 450K ) is situated at the base of Pikes
Peak, offers many recreational and cultural activities and was
recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top Best
Places to Live in the U.S. Job Duties: * Responsible for day-to-day education abroad functions and
serves as the primary advisor for education abroad. * Responsible
for assisting with faculty-led programs including conducting
workshops and orientation for faculty and students. * Schedules and
conducts pre-departure and returnee workshops and orientations for
participants. * Responsible for application management for
education abroad participants via office software (Terra Dotta) and
reporting on students going abroad to designated risk manager(s) on
campus. * Assists with maintaining and updating the International
Affairs website. * Assists in advising for education abroad
scholarship resources/sources. * Promotes education abroad
on-campus through education abroad events, resource fairs, social
media, and classroom presentations. * Creates promotional flyers
and social media designs on a regular basis. * Serves as a liaison
to affiliated education abroad partners on and off campus. *
Produces reports on education abroad activities and outward-bound
student mobility inclusive of student data for risk management. *
Mentors education abroad student assistants and volunteers. *
Ensures activities are in compliance with the industry's concepts,
practices, and procedures and keeps abreast of best practices and
trends in education abroad. * Processes transcripts for returnees.
* Serves as back-up Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and back-up
Designated School Officer (DSO) for the office. * Implements
strategic planning for International Affairs as it relates to the
education abroad unit. * Other duties and projects assigned. Job Competencies: * Significant computer skills and software program knowledge
including Terra Dotta software and/or related. * Database
management and application management experience. * Ability to
multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as as
part of a team. * Process information with high levels of accuracy
and attention to detail and quality control. * Effective
communication skills with people from a wide range of cultures and
backgrounds. * Customer service concepts and techniques to meet or
exceed customer need and expectations. * Maintain records and
retrieve files from active or archive sources. * Knowledge of
higher education administrative practices and procedures, student
records, and international education systems. * The value of
self-motivation and initiative to seek out work and drive to
accomplish goals. * Use of office support desktop tools (Word,
email, PowerPoint, Excel, and Terra Dotta or related). *
Familiarity with social media platforms as well as tools for
scheduling posts in advance. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). What We Offer: Salary Range: Generally starting at $38,509 - $49,689 The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set
based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,
internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including
medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation and time off, and a
tuition benefit. Information on university benefits programs,
including eligibility, is located at
http://www.cu.edu/employee-services. Total compensation goes beyond
the value on the paycheck. Please consider reviewing the Total
Compensation page at Total Compensation Calculators | University of
Colorado. Tentative Search Timeline: * The potential dates for interviews with the search committee
will be the week of 5/10/2021. * The potential dates for interviews
with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of
5/24/2021. * The potential employee start date is 7/1/2021. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to
providing a safe and productive learning, living and working
community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include a criminal history
record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor
vehicle history check. UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In
compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its
commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces
diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation
or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including
employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative
formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals
with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at
(719) 255-3372. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each of the established essential functions and meet the
physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,
ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the
employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions, physical and environmental demands. Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical
impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g.
walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and
require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is
your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview
or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.
If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must
notify the appointing authority or Human Resources. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that
verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new
employees by the end of the third day of work. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * Experience living, studying, or working
abroad * One year of experience working in education abroad with
working knowledge of related procedures Preferred Qualifications: * Two or more years of experience working in an education abroad
office and significant knowledge of related procedures and program
development * Two years of experience advising university students in a
post-secondary setting * Knowledge and experience with visa application process for
studying in other countries Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to
move. Tasks may involve using a computer continuously for long
periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 20 pounds.
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