Study Abroad & Global Learning Academic Advisor

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The Opportunity:

The Study Abroad Academic Advisor serves as Carson College of Business (CCB) primary coordinator and advisor for international educational experiences. The position provides holistic academic advising while leading the college’s study abroad, exchange, faculty-led and global initiatives. In addition, the position coordinates the activities of the International Business Institute (IBI), which develops, promotes, and manages international learning opportunities for students and staff. 

As a subject matter expert in transfer credit evaluations, degree requirements, and international academic programs, the advisor provides comprehensive guidance to prospective, incoming, and current students regarding study abroad opportunities, course equivalencies, and the application of international coursework toward Carson College degree requirements. The advisor helps students identify programs that align with their academic, professional, and personal goals while ensuring progress toward degree completion. 

In addition, the advisor provides holistic, proactive academic advising to current, prospective, and incoming students. The advisor develops strong relationships with students to promote academic success, engagement, retention, and timely graduation.

The position collaborates with academic departments, Global Learning, Admissions, Registrar Services, and other university partners to facilitate transfer credit evaluations, maintain accurate academic records, interpret policies and procedures, and support student success initiatives. The advisor contributes to recruitment and outreach efforts, delivers presentations and workshops, and serves as a knowledgeable resource regarding Carson College programs, study abroad opportunities, and university policies.

Position is located on the Pullman Campus.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$4,062 - $5,500 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including experience delivering information to large and small groups.
• Committed to fostering a student-centered environment that supports student success and belonging.
• Experience coordinating programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and administrative requirements.
• Experience supporting program budgets, vendors, contracts, scholarships, marketing, assessment, or participation reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving on cross-functional committees, task forces, or strategic initiatives.
• Familiar with business education programs and career pathways within business-related disciplines.
• Experience developing, coordinating, promoting or administering international education, global learning or study abroad programs.
• Experience working with international students, multicultural populations or students from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal experience studying, working, living conducting research or traveling abroad.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About College - Carson College of Business
Area/College: Carson College of Business

Department Name: Carson Center for Student Success

Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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