Study Abroad Advisor

Job Overview

Job No: 538960

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services

Department:  - IP-INTERNATIONAL CENTER-GEN

Study Abroad Advisor I

Bachelor's degree and experience living or studying abroad.

Holistically advise students and serve as subject‑matter expert for robust portfolio of faculty‑led, exchange, and approved non‑UF study abroad programs in an assigned region (countries subject to change). Provide comprehensive support to students on topics such as academic fit, credit transfer, costs, financial aid, visa requirements and benefits of study abroad. Host pre‑departure orientations to prepare regional cohorts for international travel.

Facilitate student interactions and advocate on their behalf with administrative departments such as the Offices of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Registrar, Housing, etc. Provide sensitive and compassionate support when leading difficult conversations with students related to potential identity‑based challenges abroad, students needing medical or academic accommodations abroad, students facing health, behavioral, or personal challenges abroad, or students in need of crisis intervention.

Administer application process for assigned portfolio, utilizing independent judgment when nominating students for exchange programs, managing faculty‑led programs, and coordinating with external institutions and partners. Follow established UFIC protocol related to application data input, the application process, and transcript processing. Evaluate, interpret, and assign grade and credit conversions for study abroad transcripts from exchange partners, international and domestic institutions, and third‑party providers.

Maintain expert understanding of university policies pertaining to academic programs abroad. Respond to inquiries from students, parents, faculty and others regarding program policies, procedures and requirements, making referrals as appropriate.

Independently coordinate study abroad programs with faculty directors, as well as academic and administrative offices ependently liaise for assigned programs between UFIC and overseas institutions, US study abroad providers and educational institutions.

Participate in outreach events such as freshman preview, study abroad fairs, info sessions, scholarship workshops, and re‑entry events. Collaborate with colleagues to complete projects and assist with scholarship application review and annual pre‑departure conference. Keep current in field standards and participate in professional development opportunities affiliated with study abroad, such as international site visits and international education conferences. Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary: $47,000 - $49,000 annually + benefits

Employment Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state‑ and university‑sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long‑term disability and more.
• Retirement Options:
  Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick‑leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.
• To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications: N/A

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.

• Two (2) years appropriate experience in higher education or an education abroad setting.
• International experience (living, studying, teaching abroad).

• Knowledge of a second language.
• Knowledge of best practices in Education Abroad.
• Familiarity with Terra Dotta, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective…