"Study Abroad Advisor"

Study Abroad Advisor

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: International Programs and Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252749

Organization: Office of Global Engagement

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, occasional evenings and weekends

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary $20.67/hourly based on education and experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Study Abroad Advisors are crucial members of the Education Abroad team. Their primary role is to guide students from various backgrounds through the study abroad process for a variety of program models and locations. Advisors also collaborate to maintain good relationships with on and off-campus partners and help promote study abroad across campus.

Essential Duties:

• Support students in identifying and selecting programs based on curricular fit, co-curricular opportunities, program type, costs, and student goals, and needs.
• Assists students and provides information.
• Serve as university representative and contact for institutional partners associated with a portfolio of programs.
• Develop and implement high quality pre-departure and re-entry programming.
• Advise students on external scholarships and assist with required application materials.
• Facilitate both one-on-one and group-based advising sessions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with campus stakeholders to promote study abroad and support participating students.
• Participate in outreach events, including fairs, information sessions, and campus presentations.
• Monitor study abroad applications and manage applications following internal procedures.
• May support students applying for visas and submitting required materials to partner institutions/organizations.
• Support students in obtaining transcripts and updating academic records.
• Collaborate with university units to ensure timely and accurate processing of academic records, financial aid, billing, and other functions.
• Assist with evaluation and development of ongoing and new programs.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and some College AND:

• 18 months experience in office supervision/management or student services.

Skills:

• Ability to facilitate meetings and engage in public speaking.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Competency in creating, organizing, and maintaining data.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and creativity.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Standard office environment.
• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions.
• Hear including receiving detailed information orally.

Department Preferences:

• At least one significant international or intercultural experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience working with college students.

Supervision: This position will supervise 0-3 student employees.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Dec 15, 2025