Job Summary

The Education Abroad Advisor is responsible for promoting education abroad programs to students and stakeholders, advising and supporting students before, during, and after their study abroad experience, and administering select Drexel education abroad programs in select regions of the world. Regional responsibility includes France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and Latin America, though ultimately will be based upon the needs of the Education Abroad team.

The Education Abroad Advisor also manages and advises faculty and students on non-credit experiences abroad (NCEAs), which include international service learning, research, athletics, and conferences. The advisor provides guidance on the NCEA application process, facilitates group info sessions and pre-departure support.

The Education Abroad Advisor is responsible for the annual review of regional responsibility program brochures and initial creation of new brochures in collaboration with the Associate Director.

The advisor has additional administrative duties including, but not limited to the following:

• Online pre-departure orientation

• Being the primary liaison with Drexel’s Enrollment Management and Student Success office and taking the lead on various events, including accepted student days, welcome week, etc.

• Curriculum integration

Additional projects to contribute to the operations of the office will be assigned according to office needs. Occasional nights and weekends required. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Recruiting and advising students on study abroad programs in assigned regions of the world
• Advising students and faculty through the non-credit experience abroad approval process
• Communicating with various education abroad stakeholders including administrative and academic departments across campus as well as foreign contacts
• Attending relevant university events and making presentations pertaining to their portfolio of education abroad opportunities as well as education abroad in general.
• Developing marketing campaigns, events, and sessions to recruit students
• Attending various regional and national conferences and represent Drexel Global at various university events
• Managing and developing content for the outbound pre-departure orientation
• Managing curriculum integration efforts in assigned academic area
• Participating in site visits in support of their program portfolio
• Providing coverage when other staff members are out of the office
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• At least 2 years relevant experience working in international education, preferably education abroad

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad, preferably in a French or Spanish speaking location

Ability to speak another language

Knowledge of educational systems of other countries

Experience with Banner and the MSOffice suite; Terra Dotta Software knowledge is a plus

Ability to set goals and complete projects with a high degree of independence

Must be a self-starter and flexible

Ability to communicate persuasively, attention to detail, and ability to handle several tasks at once are essential for this job

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of l. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review Drexel New Hire Benefit Guide for some information on our benefits offerings

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.