Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager

This position is with the International Studies Office (ISO), a division of UVA Global, which contributes to UVA's global mission through activities, programs, and services designed to support the development of a globally aware education and research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising, referral, and resources for UVA students interested in education abroad, including goal setting, selecting programs, identifying sources of funding, building cross-cultural awareness, and mitigation of risks.
• Maintain expertise in Higher Education systems of an assigned region of the world and oversee a portfolio of programs and exchanges in the region.
• Within the assigned region and portfolio:
  • Assist in developing and promoting UVA study abroad programs.
  • Oversee program admissions, administer program enrollment, and ensure students' compliance with registration and transfer credit requirements.
  • Provide pre-departure guidance, including visa support where applicable.
  • Maintain relationships with assigned schools, departments, and administrative offices of the University.
• Additional responsibilities to support the work of UVA Education Abroad as assigned.

The Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager will report to the Associate Director for Education Abroad.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, to include student advising or program coordination.
• Knowledge of principles and issues of study abroad advising.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to interact with study abroad program representatives, colleagues in other offices, faculty, and students in a highly professional manner with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and computer/digital skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience studying or living abroad.
• At least four years of student advising or program coordination experience.
• An MA degree in a relevant field (International Education, Intercultural Relations).
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with student information systems, education abroad platforms such as Terra Dotta (TDS), and graphic design platforms such as Canva.
• Knowledge of NAFSA: Association of International Educators professional ethics and competencies.
• Knowledge of the Forum on Education Abroad Standards of Good Practice.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Pay

The hiring range is $57,000-$60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Schedule

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. Expected start date is in September 2026.

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