[International] Position Announcement (INTLJOB)

[Jennifer Graff <graff@uwosh.edu>]

 Dear International Listserv Members:

The University of South Carolina is currently seeking candidates for Study Abroad Advisor.

 

The study abroad advisor is a professional position in the International Programs Office at USC.  The advisor performs a variety of duties in support of the recruitment, placement, orientation, and re-entry of USC students interested in education abroad opportunities.  For more information on USC's Study Abroad Program, please go to: http://www.sa.sc.edu/sa/index.htm 

 

Essential Job Functions:

Advises USC students about study, research, intern, volunteer, and teach abroad opportunities.  Assists students in identifying the appropriate program of study and sources of funding, as well as academic planning.  Provides administrative support for study abroad programs at USC by facilitating application processes for incoming and outgoing exchange students

 

Promotes study abroad both on and off campus; markets study abroad using a variety of formats including classroom presentations and special events; develops printed and web based materials as needed.    

 

Conducts workshops and presentations on financial aid, scholarship opportunities, overseas program options, pre-departure orientation and reentry for study abroad students.  Assumes responsibility for providing study abroad recruitment and administrative support to special populations and programs as assigned.  

 

Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience; experience advising college students; outstanding written and oral communication skills; experience studying abroad; and strong computer and presentation skills.  Preferred qualifications: Master's degree; study abroad advising experience; promotion or marketing experience; foreign language skills; and academic degree related to international education.

 

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit an employment application, including a résumé, cover letter and three professional references, through the USC Human Resources Department  http://hr.sc.edu/employ.html <http://hr.sc.edu/employ.html>    The position requisition number is: 000691.  Please include study abroad experience in the Education section of the application.

 

 

The University of South Carolina is located in the state capital of Columbia - two hours from the beach and two hours from the mountains.  USC is home to more than 200 years of history and tradition, rising from a single building in 1805 on what would become the heart of the campus, the Horseshoe. Today, the University is expanding in support of its research initiatives in nanotechnology, health sciences, future fuels, and the environment. Since 1994, USC students have been awarded more than $7.5 million for national scholarships and fellowships, a large percentage of them for international study and research. USC sends over 800 students abroad each year. For more information go to: www.sc.edu.


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