Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager

About the role

The International Studies Office (ISO) is seeking an Education Abroad Advisor and Program Manager to join our team. The ISO is part of UVA Global, a University-wide resource that supports global education initiatives.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, to include student advising or program coordination.
• 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 principles and issues of study abroad advising.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural and interpersonal communication.
• The 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.
• Knowledge of NAFSA: Association of International Educators professional ethics and competencies is desirable along with knowledge of the Forum on Education Abroad Standards of Good Practice.

Pay

Hiring range is $57,000–$60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

This is an exempt-level, benefited position based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.