Education Abroad Advisor

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $48,835 - $57,452
Vacancy Number: E1525
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: International Programs - 33700
Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of Global Partnerships and International Education is dedicated to developing and increasing the international dimension of the UNCW campus. This is accomplished by fostering programs and services for international students; helping UNCW students to participate in education abroad programs; assisting UNCW faculty in their teaching, research, and scholarship abroad; developing and strengthening educational linkages with international partners so as to create opportunities for student, faculty, and staff exchanges; identifying and obtaining resources to further the internationalization of UNCW, and by enhancing and expanding international and global opportunities and resources on campus and in the surrounding community.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Education Abroad Advisor advises and supports students on education abroad programs, including inquiry, program selection, application processing, health/safety support, travel/entry requirements (passports, visas, etc.), reentry, and academic articulations. This position:

• Utilizes Terra Dotta database for education abroad participation and initiatives.
• Assists with outreach, marketing, and promotion of education abroad opportunities.
• Conducts site visits to partner institutions and program sites abroad.
• Works effectively with faculty members, undergraduate, and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members (i.e., parents).
• Occasionally presents to UNCW and/or community clubs, organizations, classes, or groups.

This position may involve periodical travel domestically and internationally, and occasional night and weekend work.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• A master's degree or its academic equivalent.
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad.
• Two years of professional experience working in education abroad for higher education.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience advising higher education students on education abroad offerings in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Possess a record of active participation in appropriate organizations, such as NAFSA, Forum on Education Abroad, EAIE, and their state and regional affiliates.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.
• Experience advising higher education students on education abroad offerings.
• Experience utilizing an online database system to review & process applications and to create & manage programs.
• Excellent command of the English language, written and oral, and effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with people from numerous countries and cultures.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty members, undergraduate, and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members (i.e., parents).
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced work environment.

Proficiency in the following computer tools and applications:

• Terra Dotta
• InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Microsoft Office Suite

Required Certifications or Licensures:

N/A

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: E1525
Job Posting Date: 04/21/2026
Posting Close Date: 5/21/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you submit for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.