STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR
Position Number: S-3714
Position Summary:
Responsible for advising students about study abroad programs which includes preparing marketing materials and coordinating promotions and special events for study abroad. Manages Student International Travel Registry and advises incoming international exchange students.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience studying, working or living abroad.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to accurately maintain required records and reports.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills, respectful of world cultures, and willingness to work with a diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology and software to position requirements.
Ability to use initiative, independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in field related to international education.
Previous experience in marketing and promotion that includes creating social media campaigns, leading marketing strategies, and event planning.
Experience working in an international education office.
Competency in a foreign language.
Experience using software systems such as Terra Dotta and SAP .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Advises students about outbound study abroad programs; manages the application, acceptance, and pre-departure process; manages registration and billing for advisees; participates in outbound orientation; advises students about visa processes; liaises with overseas partners as needed.
Manages the Student International Travel Registry; ensures students complete necessary documents and are enrolled in study abroad insurance.
Coordinates study abroad communications, including social media, website, promotions and marketing.
Coordinates events such as the Study Abroad Fair, Study Abroad 101 sessions, and other special recruiting meetings.
Represents study abroad at new student and transfer orientations, CMU recruiting events, classroom presentations, and other campus events.
Advises international students who participate in an in-bound student exchange.
Collects, evaluates, and assesses feedback from students about study abroad outreach and events.
Organizes visits from foreign institution representatives and program providers, as needed.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level:
Pay Range: $43,000 - $53,000
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Global Engagement
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date:
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (Occasional Evenings and Weekends)
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About the Department:
CMU Leadership Standards:
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
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Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Friday, 9/19/2025.
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