Education Abroad Advisor

2 months ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: Centre for International Programs
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

**General Purpose**

Reporting to the Director, the Education Abroad Advisor will coordinate the operation of University of Guelph study abroad programs. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and managing current study abroad programs; raising awareness of study abroad opportunities on campus; advising students of appropriate study abroad options based on their academic requirements and readiness to travel; and coordinating, facilitating and providing expertise for orientation, both of Guelph students preparing to go overseas, and of overseas exchange students studying at Guelph.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assessing students’ personal suitability for the program, acting as the primary contact for incoming and outgoing exchange students;
- Advising accepted students on operational and technical issues;
- Registering students in courses and facilitating credit transfer;
- Developing and administering evaluations and making recommendations for program improvements;
- Developing and producing information packages;
- Facilitating workshop modules;
- Other associated duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- An undergraduate degree;
- 2 years previous experience in the field of international education;
- Direct experience of study abroad or other academic travel;
- Previous training through the International Educators Training Program (IETP) or equivalent is considered an asset
- Superior self-management and organizational skills are essential, as is knowledge of post-secondary academic programs and registrarial processes
- Knowledge of cultural adaptation theory, barriers to study abroad, risk management in overseas programs and student development theory
- Basic computer skills including social media, word processing, spreadsheets, and website content management
- Previous experience with Simplicity’s Horizons study abroad software is considered an asset
- Good judgement and problem-solving when advising on complicated academic and/or personal issues faced by both incoming and outgoing study abroad students
- Tact and diplomacy are essential when dealing with faculty, staff, students, parents and partner institutions abroad
- Demonstrated willingness to learn
- Enthusiastic approach to the promotion of the study abroad experience

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10568006
Classification: P&M FT- Band 02
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

Posting Date: 09/10/2024
Closing Date: 09/24/2024



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