Temporary Global Education Advisor

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Temporary Global Education Advisor (GEA) - Georgetown University's Office of Global Education (OGE)

The Temporary Global Education Advisor (GEA) advises students on academically appropriate study abroad opportunities for a portfolio of programs. The GEA assists students with the application and selection process and acts as the liaison with partner institutions in his/her designated region regarding student support and service. The GEA serves as a resource for curricular deans regarding academic questions for universities within his/her region. The GEA maintains responsibility for program management and fiscal oversight of programs in his/her region. In addition, the GEA works with the Director and OGE Leadership Team on administrative support tasks and performs additional duties that include but are not limited to:

Academic Advising and Program Coordination

• Responsible for advising students on appropriate study abroad programs, liaising with partner universities and programs, and coordinating exchange programs in a designated portfolio of programs
• Provide direction to prospective participants through a comprehensive advising program that includes intake, program selection, placement, processing, pre-departure preparation and orientation, while abroad, and re-entry
• Process student applications, coordinates student interviews for designated programs (as necessary), prepares acceptance packets or denial letters, and coordinates completion and mailing of host institution and/or program's application documents
• Maintain contact with students and resolves lower level emergencies abroad and refer higher level emergencies to the Director of Global Education
• Coordinate with the Director of Global Education and/or Senior Associate Director of Affiliated Programs as needed on student emergency incidents and health and safety support
• Communicate regularly with exchange and partner institutions/programs in designated portfolio of programs regarding agreement management, student curricular issues, on-site programming, disciplinary matters and emergency preparedness
• Work to resolve curricular issues in conjunction with students and their Georgetown curricular deans
• Identify and bring curricular issues with implications for OGE policy to the attention of the OGE Leadership Team
• Obtain information to establish credit hour and grade equivalencies when new programs are added and when the credit or grading system changes for existing programs

Programming, Outreach, and Recruitment

• Organize and facilitate recruitment and cultural programming for designated portfolio
• Review and update all information and materials pertaining to designated programs
• Conduct information sessions, participates in general and country-specific orientations and re-entry programs for students who participate in overseas study
• Develop materials (electronic and paper-based) for new programs as they are added, and updates existing materials to reflect the addition of new program (i.e., discipline-specific flyers, general study abroad opportunities flyer, etc.)
• Participate in OGE events promoting global education including Study Abroad Fairs, GAAP Weekends, Family Weekends, and other activities for outreach and collaboration within Georgetown University

Administrative Support

• Works closely with Director in daily operations and communications with high-level administrators and university guests, often from overseas
• Responds to special projects needing immediate attention and oversees on-going projects as needed
• Assists with the planning and implementation of office events, including:
  • Weekly staff meeting (distributing the agenda and meeting minutes)
  • Global Education Program & Policy Committee meeting (distributing the agenda and meeting minutes)
  • OGE office events (e.g., celebrations, retreats, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree required (A Master's degree in international education, higher education administration, or related field is preferred)
• Experience in education abroad program administration or related field is preferred
• Experience studying, working and/or living abroad
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and university administrators in order to facilitate a successful education abroad strategy
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with experiential learning, student development and/or intercultural development theory and practice
• Strong intercultural skills and the ability to communicate effectively in one or more foreign languages

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Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.


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