Study Abroad Advisor

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Study Abroad Office at the University of Mississippi is dedicated to the personal and intellectual development of students, faculty, and staff through transformational global experiences. We strive to provide academically excellent and affordable study abroad programs across a wide variety of disciplines while supporting overseas UM travelers with comprehensive health and safety resources. We actively encourage faculty participation in global initiatives through leadership of study abroad programs, international professional development, and faculty exchanges.

You’ll join a dynamic and committed team at a university that recognizes the value of global competence as essential to students’ personal and professional growth. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic journeys while empowering faculty to bring their disciplines to life on a global stage.

The University of Mississippi’s Study Abroad Office is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and globally minded professional to serve as a Study Abroad Advisor with a focus on faculty-led program coordination. This role supports the mission of the Study Abroad Office by facilitating academically rigorous and logistically sound study abroad programs that promote international engagement and student success.

The successful candidate will be the primary liaison for faculty developing and leading study abroad programs, supporting them from initial proposal through post-program wrap-up. This role requires exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, a high degree of professionalism, and comfort working with complex logistics and program budgets. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Global Engagement

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -4

Role Summary

Advises students on opportunities for international study and provides guidance for students on navigating institutional and academic policy and requirements. This individual advises students in support of the institutional goal of developing a globally aware, diverse institutional community.

Examples of Work Performed

• Serve as the main point of contact for faculty developing short-term study abroad programs.
• Coordinate the proposal process for faculty-led programs and support proposal review and approval procedures.
• Provide detailed advising to faculty on program budgets, travel logistics, risk management, and academic integration.
• Monitor program budgets, ensuring fiscal compliance, accurate reconciliation, and adherence to university guidelines. 
• Collaborate with campus partners and third-party providers to support health, safety, and logistical planning.
• Maintain regular and open communication with faculty leaders, ensuring they are well-informed and supported throughout the program lifecycle.
• Conduct pre-departure orientations and contribute to student advising efforts for program participants.
• Track program evaluations and contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Assist with special projects and broader Study Abroad Office initiatives, including outreach and events. 

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Advises students about international study opportunities.
2. Counsels students and support systems on cultural adjustments, policies and procedures.
3. Identifies and refers students to appropriate institutional resources and follows-up on referrals.
4. Provides guidance and reviews documentation for registration and academic credit transfer requirements according to policies and procedures for international travel and study.
5. Identifies, plans and delivers international education programming.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: No Experience Required

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have successfully completed a study abroad program. 

For full consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.