Global Education Advisor II

The University of Georgia (UGA), chartered in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America and Georgia’s flagship university. Ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, UGA enrolls over 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges. The main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

About the Department

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) expands UGA’s global reach through instructional, research, and service missions. OGE comprises three units: Immigration Services, International Initiatives, and Global Education—including residential centers in Oxford, England, and Cortona, Italy. OGE advances strategic goals by providing transformative academic experiences abroad, sponsoring international students and scholars, and fostering international partnerships and research collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Meets with students for scheduled advising appointments and walk-in hours (35% of time).
• Evaluates course equivalences for study abroad transfer credit and updates the articulation database.
• Advises on UGA faculty-led programs, affiliate/consortia programs, USG programs, external programs, and work/volunteer opportunities abroad; directs students to appropriate advisors or campus offices as needed.
• Assists with risk management efforts in education abroad, including serving on the OGE Overseas Emergency Response Team and organizing reviews of risk management policies (25% of time).
• Coordinates planning, publicity, and logistics for the UGA annual Study Abroad Fairs (fall and spring), International Education Week, and other office events (10% of time).
• Organizes and delivers informational presentations, including faculty risk management training, orientations, and recruitment sessions (10% of time).
• Develops promotional materials (posters, flyers, social media content) for Global Education events and initiatives (5% of time).
• Supervises student support staff and facilitates training for Junior Advisors (5% of time).
• Represents UGA at national/regional meetings, conducts site visits, and serves on UGA boards/committees as needed (5% of time).
• Attends meetings of study abroad staff, OGE staff, and other UGA/external colleagues (5% of time).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of professional experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing workshops, promotional materials, and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access); database management and web development experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior study or work abroad experience; participation in semester/year-long study abroad programs preferred.
• Event planning experience helpful.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ability to speak to large groups and communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and via listening.
• Comfort with prolonged computer use, sitting, or standing.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

This is a benefits-eligible, full-time position under the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

Pay

Advertised salary range: $46,000–$48,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Normal work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional evening/weekend events for Global Education programs.