Posting Detail Information

Working TitleEducation Abroad Advisor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400726AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$49,000-$50,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date08/12/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/20/2024

Description of Work Unit

Education Abroad at Colorado State University continuously strives to be a leader in international education for Colorado and the nation. We promote engaging and educational international opportunities which foster student success, safety, and growth in order to further the University’s land-grant mission of access for all.

Our unit facilitates education abroad experiences in study, research, internship, service learning and other academic experiences for more than 1,600 Colorado State University students annually. We offer over 400 recommended program options through our open portfolio of exchanges, faculty and staff-led groups, academic partnerships and affiliated program providers.

Education Abroad at CSU invests in the success of our students; to this end, we create programming and processes that prepare our students and enrich their experiences abroad and upon return. We support CSU faculty and staff in the creation and execution of CSU -grown international student experiences. Through our strong ties and collaborations with campus partners, including academic departments and colleges, Financial Aid, the Registrar, Risk Management, student diversity programs and services, and student success offices, we are able to ensure more productive and positive experiences for our students. We are proud that CSU students are able to receive over $600,000 of education abroad scholarships annually, including a strategic need-based award for first generation college students.

Our team of dedicated professionals and student peer advisors embody our core values of passion, community, learning, creativity and integrity. We are committed to making education abroad a reality for all interested students, regardless of major, financial situation, background or previous experience abroad.

Colorado State University is a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.

Colorado State’s principles of community – inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.

CSU is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges, and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. With 2,000+ international students and scholars representing approximately 100 countries, the campus continues to adopt an international worldview. When these students arrive, they’re not alone; more than 20 percent of tenure-track faculty are international.

CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado.

Position Summary

Within the Education Abroad unit, this role offers the rewarding opportunity to engage with motivated students, staff, and faculty who seek to make the world their classroom. The Education Abroad Advisor will provide comprehensive support and guidance through the application, pre-departure, experience abroad, and return of individual students and groups. Through presentations, virtual and in-person advising, emails, and outreach events, the Advisor will serve as the primary contact for students and families throughout their international education journey. As part of the Education Abroad team, the position will join special project working groups to collaborate and support the vision of creating access for all students to international experiences. This is a full-time administrative professional position reporting to the International Risk Manager.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Demonstrated interest in student engagement and international education

• Experience working in an office setting

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people at all levels of an organization, including culturally diverse communities

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. International Programs cannot sponsor a visa for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equal access

• Experience working with high school or college students, which may include peer mentoring, student organization involvement, advising experience, or other related activities.

• Experience living, studying or working across cultures or within an international setting

• Experience developing presentations and speaking publicly

• Experience using Terra Dotta or other database management systems

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryStudent Advising

Duty/Responsibility

• Serve as the campus advisor and administrative support for educational opportunities abroad based on recommended programs by major and/or in assigned geographic regions of the world.

• Communicate with students individually and via groups during open hours, appointments, and through email to assess appropriate program placement with regard to academic, personal, professional and financial goals for education abroad.

• Advise students, faculty, staff and parents on Colorado State University administrative policies and procedures as related to education abroad.

• Coordinate region specific orientation sessions for students.

• Communicate with students abroad. Consult with appropriate people in effective and timely manner for problem resolution, crisis avoidance and crisis response.

• Assist students upon return from education abroad with questions related to program evaluation, credit transfer, future opportunities, etc.

• Manage applications in Terra Dotta application management systems.

• Participate in two to three diversity and inclusive advising trainings annually.

Percentage Of Time65%

Job Duty CategoryCampus Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Collaborate with the Education Abroad team to support strategic outreach for classroom presentations, tabling and other events to educate the CSU campus on international opportunities.

• At a variety of campus events and activities, present on education abroad to prospective CSU and education abroad participants, parents and members of the CSU community.

• Assist with the annual education abroad fair.

Percentage Of Time15%

Job Duty CategorySpecial Projects

Duty/Responsibility

• Support several Education Abroad special team projects, programming and events, as assigned. These projects may include coordinating events, facilitating marketing and communication, supporting scholarship administration, organizing returnee and alumni programming, liaising with program providers, student service offices and academic departments, or other projects as assigned.

• Stay involved with international education, international risk management, and diversity, inclusion and equal access best practices through meetings, workshops and conference attendance at local, regional and national professional organizations.

Percentage Of Time15%

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

• Participate in a work group, committee, etc., that is outside the scope of regular duties but supports OIP , CSU , or the international education professional community.

Percentage Of Time5%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a cover letter and resume that address all of the required and preferred qualifications. Be sure to include dates (month and year) for relevant experience, including international experience. Please also submit the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Completed applications must be received by Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT). For full consideration, applications must be received by the deadline; however, the posting will be kept open until the position is filled.

CSU is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to Briana Sprecher-Kinneer at Briana.Sprecher-Kinneer@colostate.edu.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactBriana Sprecher-Kinneer; Briana.Sprecher-Kinneer@colostate.edu.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working in an office setting?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents