(Class Code: 0936) (PSA)
Position Description
TITLE: Advisor, International Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs (UC: Office of International Education)
REPORTS TO: Director, International Education &
National Student Exchange
GRADE: 10
SUPERVISES: Student staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of International Education, assist with the advising of students who plan to participate in study abroad programs (direct enrollment, affiliate, national and international exchanges) and international internship. Assist with the coordination of recruiting, orienting, and placing students in outgoing and incoming study abroad programs. Design and implement pre-departure orientation and re-entry programs. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide advisement on an individual and group basis during program
selection process.
Screen, advise and place students in international study abroad programs and international internships; and advocate on behalf of incoming national and international exchange students with academic deans and other administrative offices at URI.
Assist the Director and staff in the following: program evaluation and
the development of new programs; the collection and reporting of data, which
include but are not limited to program evaluation, student flow and other
relevant international study abroad issues; the development of policies and
procedures to improve program effectiveness.
Assist in the development of recruiting materials (e.g., brochures,
information fliers, advertisements) and public relations activities (e.g., Study
Abroad Fair, Welcome Week, Parent Weekend, Centennial Scholars, etc.).
Maintain the OIE Web page, list serves, library resources, circulation of promotional materials and other study abroad materials, and assist with the coordination of URI 101 presentations (as they relate to Study Abroad), Peer Advisor Program, Study Abroad workshops, Study Abroad General Information Sessions, and professional visits by Affiliated Program Representatives.
Assist in the planning and organization of Study Abroad Fairs (semester and summer).
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Share collaborative efforts with the Director and with a number of academic and non-academic units within the University.
Work with academic departments and other University offices to gather information related to program evaluation and development and student recruitment.
Collect and analyze follow-up data on students who
have studied abroad for purposes of evaluating program effectiveness and
developing new strategies for orientation and re-entry programs.
Evaluate and
authorize the presence of visiting exchange students in the J-1 visa program.
LICENSES, TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers; word
processing, database management, and spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Master’s degree in one of the following: cross-cultural communication,
counseling, cultural studies, foreign language, higher education (preferably in
college student personnel); a minimum of two years of relevant experience in an
education abroad office (experience as graduate assistant in an education
abroad office may be included); ability to coordinate bilateral exchange
programs; experience working with international partners and other home
institution departments, faculty and professional staff; experience working with
computer database programs; experience advising students on both a group and
individual basis; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; strong
interpersonal skills; ability to interpret institutional policies, objectives
and regulations, and to prepare detailed reports. Preferred: Study and/or living
abroad experience.