Study Abroad Advisor

Study Abroad Advisor

Job ID: 12747
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Office of International Programs & Study Abroad

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $35,568 Annually

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.



Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Provides advising to in-bound and out-bound students who participate in study away, study abroad and international exchange programs, including semester, short-term, academic year and faculty-led programs.

Responsible for actively marketing and promoting study abroad/study away opportunities to students and collaborating with faculty and international partners on program development. This position will act as an

Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and partners locally and globally in order to provide appropriate documents, services and support for students and Scholars studying and/or conducting research at UTEP as a result of exchange programs and institutional partnerships.

Advises in-bound and out-bound students on all aspects of studying abroad/away including application and related paperwork, course registration, scholarship applications and the issuance on immigration paperwork for in-bound students.

Manages the recruitment, selection and pre-departure/re-entry programs for out-bound students and the arrival/check-in program and orientation for in-bound students including the administration of any assessment related to learning outcomes and program-specific evaluation.

Coordinates activities and events that promote study abroad/study away opportunities for students including but not limited to study abroad fairs and culture/country-awareness activities, including scholarship opportunities.

Works closely with the leadership of the department and all program stakeholders to understand and interpret program goals (e.g. academic goals, intercultural competency goals, operational goals), to identify learning outcomes and metrics for ongoing program assessment; synthesizes and analyzes data gathered from students and faculty to enhance students' learning and program effectiveness.

Supports and communicates with students, staff, faculty and parents regarding program specifics and maintains communication with students and faculty while they are abroad including parents as needed.

Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department and Study Abroad Center including maintaining accurate study abroad databases, the issuance of scholarship funding, inter-department billing and invoices from institutional partners and representing the department at University meetings and events.

Complies with all Federal, State and University Policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in a student-centered environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience with computer applications/software and database systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish/English). Good verbal and writing skills. Background in editing, proofreading, creative writing and/or writing marketing content.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.


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