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Education Abroad Advisor I at Texas A&M University System | LAYIQ

Experience living, working, or studying abroad.
Experience working with unique populations of students including those who have traveled internationally.
Experience in any of the following areas: advising, working within an office setting, study abroad (volunteer/service, internships, study, or work), international travel or residence, experience with program development, experience coordinating services or events in a multinational environment, and experience working with people of varied backgrounds and cultures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Advising & Recruitment
Provides individualized advising for students on various issues impacting global education opportunities, such as personal, financial aid, academic, health insurance and health care, travel, and cultural needs of students.
Assists students throughout the decision-making and application process, addressing barriers to participation and facilitating successful enrollment.
Supports advising and recruitment campaigns to maximize student engagement and conversion of applicants to committed participants.
Addresses issues that arise during the application process and coordinates with internal and external partners to support and connect students with campus resources as needed.
Program Maintenance
Facilitates various aspects of transfer credit programs.
Maintains program and student records, databases, and applications.
Completes administrative tasks that may include reports, correspondence, travel logistics, and other administrative processes.
Supports student orientation, pre-departure preparation, and returnee programming.
Facilitates program development and maintenance with partners on and off campus, domestic and international.
Outreach
Represents the office at various events or activities on and off campus, both during and outside regular business hours.
Participates in outreach activities designed to increase awareness of education abroad opportunities among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with campus and external stakeholders to plan and implement outreach events and other student engagement programming.
Supports initiatives related to student participation growth.
Unit and Team Support
Serves on committees, workgroups, and special projects.
Supports continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional office efforts.
Serves as a Passport Acceptance Agent.
May serve as point person for a key campus partner (e.g. Scholarships & Financial Aid, Veterans Resources, Disability Resources, etc.).
Who We Are
The Education Abroad Office supports Texas A&M University’s commitment to develop global leaders through transformational opportunities abroad. We engage students, faculty and staff to participate in high quality international experiences. Studying abroad encompasses a variety of international experiences including study, research, internships, volunteer opportunities and service learning programs. Study abroad opportunities are available for all students, freshmen through Ph.D. candidates. The various types of study abroad programs can be as short as a week or as long as an academic year. Students can be in a large group or study on an individual program. Programs through the Education Abroad Office help broaden students’ intellectual and personal horizons, help them navigate in different environments, practice or perfect a language, and build a resume to help broaden career options.
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