CALS Study Abroad Advisor and Program Manager

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:International Programs Manager

Job Summary:

The Study Abroad Advisor and Program Manager support and advises students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) in pursuit of their study abroad goals while also managing a portfolio of study abroad programs relevant to CALS students. This position supports the full cycle of study abroad including program exploration, pre-departure advising, application processing, support while abroad such as serving in a rotation for the 24/7 emergency phone, and transcript processing. CALS Study Abroad currently administers approximately 30 study abroad programs. Further information about CALS Study Abroad can be found online here.

The individual in this role will be part of the CALS Study Abroad team and will work closely with UW-Madison’s central study abroad office, International Academic Programs (IAP) in the International Division. UW-Madison supports over 3,000 students annually on more than 300 study abroad, international internships, and domestic study away programs.

Additional information:

• Criminal Background Check may be required
• Evaluation period may be required
• This position requires a portion of the schedule to be worked on-site and may allow the remaining portion to be worked remotely

Work Schedule: Normal hours are 7:45am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supports students and external partners through international experiences and cultural adjustment following policies, procedures, laws, and health and safety guidelines
• Works with unit, campus, and external partners on program development and improvement
• Advises students about international opportunities
• Support CALS Office of Academic Affairs as well as IAP initiatives and programming
• May supervise staff
• Assists in the development and implementation of new international program initiatives
• Provides guidance and reviews documentation for registration and academic credit transfer requirements according to policies and procedures for international travel and study
• Identifies, plans, and delivers international education programming

Department:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | CALS Office of Academic Affairs

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $61,000 - $65,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Required Qualifications:

• Study abroad or international living experience
• Minimum three years of administrative experience in an international education or student services office (e.g., academic advising, student affairs, residential life, higher education administration, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with academic programs within the five College of Agricultural and Life Sciences areas of study: health and nutrition; food and agriculture; biological sciences; sustainability, natural resources, and the environment; business, communication, and society
• Organizational and time-management skills that include problem-solving, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with faculty and academic advisors
• Multicultural awareness and competence; ability to work in a diverse environment serving students, families, and partners from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication skills to a variety of audiences (e.g., professional emails, presentations, reports to internal and external audiences; responding to inquiries from colleagues or students; adjusting communication style as needed; attention to detail)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

How to Apply:

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• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. All listed application materials must be received to be considered.

Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It’s important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.