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Academic Programs Abroad AdvisorPosition Type:
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Job Description:
The Academic Programs Abroad Advisor is responsible for recruiting and advising study abroad students from assigned colleges for semester and summer APA programs, including but not limited to exchanges, direct enroll, and affiliate partners. This position supports the students throughout the APA process from initial inquiry to returnee stage. The position works with students to collect and organize LSU APA required documentation, manage tracking mechanisms, maintain required documents, forms, and processes, etc.
Job Responsibilities:
Advising Duties & Responsibilities: 60%
- Advises students from assigned college(s) throughout the process on Academic Programs Abroad opportunities and requirements, administers acceptance decisions, and promotes the program through outreach to the university community. Advising may include information about major/minor/elective requirements, financial aid, scholarships, credit transfer, and other topics.
- Maintains expert understanding of University policies pertaining to Academic Programs Abroad. Responds to inquiries from students, parents, faculty and others regarding program policies, procedures and requirements, making referrals as appropriate.
- Advises on the Benjamin A Gilman, Boren, Critical Language Scholarship, APA scholarships, and other scholarship opportunities.
- Maintains accurate applicant data, runs reports, and manages website information through the Terra Dotta application site.
- Maintains effective relationships with academic and administrative departments, as well as overseas partners and program providers. Acts as liaison between the overseas partner/program provider and students for education abroad and exchange purposes.
Programming Operations: 30%
- Manages the education abroad scholarship process from application through award.
- Develops and executes a marketing and recruitment plan, but not limited to, bi-annual Education Abroad fairs, information sessions, pre-departure orientation, and re-entry sessions.
- Oversees the credit transfer process from pre-departure to post-study abroad and maintains an accurate database of previously articulated courses.
Professional Development: 10%
- Ensures program quality and continual self-development through self-directed learning, professional development, and appropriate site visits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed, but have significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Specific Experience:
- Proficiency with Terra Dotta software.
- Experience studying, living, or working abroad.
- Experience with education abroad and/or academic advising.
- Familiar with developing and implementing marketing plans across multiple platforms.
Additional Requirements:
FERPA -As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.
Additional Information: Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends as required.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter, resume, (3) professional references, and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Ashley Neyer at ashleyneyer@lsu.edu
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Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
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agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu
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. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
