Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the international education advisor I is responsible for advising students through all stages of the study abroad experience, including program selection, application, credit transfer, scholarship application, financial aid eligibility, and re-entry and managing a portfolio of education abroad programs. Duties include designing programs, promotion, participant recruitment and selection, and per-departure preparation; coordination with domestic and international partners; and associated administrative tasks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Recruit, advise, select, and prepare students for assigned programs. Provide students with appropriate academic and program advising. Design and manage information sessions, pre-departure orientations, and returnee sessions individually or as part of a team. Manage a portfolio of programs including, but not limited to: reciprocal exchange, affiliated, faculty-led, and internship/experiential programs. In collaboration with OIE , work with assigned academic units to integrate study abroad into academic degree plans. Build and maintain professional relationships with key academic advisors and faculty, develop an understanding of the academic structure of degree plans and departmental goals related to internationalization, identify opportunities for academic collaborations, and conduct activities in support of mutual goals. Manage and evaluate existing UTD education abroad programs in various countries as assigned. Serve as the primary contact for students and serve as a liaison to offices on campus regarding education abroad programs and policies. Ensure completion of administrative processes associated with the functions above. Participate in staff meetings, special projects, and committees. Collaborate on the processing of academic credit and conduct other associated administrative tasks. Develop marketing materials and presentations, plan annual study abroad fair Other duties as assigned