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International Centers Advisor

OGE-International Centers

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Office of Global Engagement consist of multiple offices offering services for International Initiatives, Global Education and risk management for international travelers, Immigration Services, International Centers Abroad, and Finance and Operations

globalengagement.uga.edu

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Your supervisor will help create your work schedule. Normal hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

$35,568

06/28/2021

Yes

08/02/2021

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Student Services Professional

Exempt

1.0

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The International Centers Advisor advises and supports students throughout their study abroad process and markets UGA’s international centers abroad (UGA at Oxford and UGA Cortona) programs. This position provides advising, recruitment, and support for both UGA International Centers programs. The position serves as the first point of contact for programs, recruits and advises students, aides in the collection of applications and materials, ensures student registration and maintains student records, oversees scholarship applications and distribution, organizes orientations and other events, as well as promotes education abroad experiences. The position develops program promotional materials on the web and in print, executes a recruitment schedule, and represents the Centers at events. The position follows OGE Global Education policies and procedures and compiles Emergency Response Kit information by following Global Education’s Risk Management protocol.

Experience in the field of international education or study abroad. Prior study abroad experience. Attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with website editing and managing social media accounts.

Comfortable with public speaking, with the possibility of speaking at recruitment and orientation sessions. Lift and carry fair and orientation materials up to approximately 35 lbs. Sit or stand for long periods of time.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Student and Program Administration Services – Position will assist in providing information to students on applications to programs, ensuring applicants have completed applications in the Study Away Portal, following up with students who have incomplete applications, guiding them to complete or withdraw from the program; ensuring students are registered properly in the correct courses; communicating student schedules and CRN and SABD numbers to students individually and assigning courses based on student course selection forms; reviewing students’ accounts prior to departure to ensure program charges have been paid; liaising with the UGA Office of Student Conduct and the corresponding offices of other institutions, and reporting to the International Centers Coordinator on information received; guiding transient students throughout the application process to UGA Undergraduate Admissions and the Study Away Portal, to include providing guidance on clearing holds In Athena; overseeing scholarship applications via Study Away Portal, to include answering scholarship questions, and compiling applications for the Scholarship Committees to review; organizing pre-travel, post-return, and other student orientations; liaising with UGA Disability Resource Center so programs may accommodate student needs while abroad. Position will also support the International Centers by assisting with risk management efforts, compiling Emergency Response Kits for on-site faculty and staff for each program; promoting employment opportunities for program alumni; and, as appropriate and assigned, attending meetings, serving on committees, and representing UGA at international, national and regional meetings and professional conferences. Other duties as assigned.

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Recruitment – Position will support UGA International Centers by promoting program and scholarship opportunities on campus and beyond; providing information to department and college advisors about center programs and courses; developing program brochures and materials; organizing and delivering recruitment events, such as classroom presentations, information tables and sessions; coordinating with alumni of center programs to promote centers at events on campus; traveling to domestic study abroad fairs and participating in other publicity for the centers; maintaining and updating list-serve and website information; assisting in the organization of alumni functions and other events, such as UGA Cortona annual art show and UGA at Oxford’s annual alumni event. Other duties as assigned.

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Advising – Position will support UGA International Centers by advising students about study abroad options at UGA International Centers; meeting with students to inform them about programs through scheduled advising appointments and walk-in hours; providing basic advice to non-U.S. students with visa requirements for travel to international center countries. Other duties as assigned.

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