Advisor, Education Abroad

Posting Number: SF02047
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $59,013 - $65,000
Department: International Education Office
Campus Location:

Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 08/29/2025. Applications received after 08/29/2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Director, advise and prepare students for outgoing education abroad programs (direct enrollment, international and national exchange, and program provider programs) and support inbound exchange students. Manage education abroad application processes, design and implement pre-departure and re-entry programs. Assist in the day-to-day administrative operations of the office.



Duties and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct information sessions on an individual and/or group basis regarding the program selection process and manage the URI and program providers' education abroad and national exchange application process.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with on-campus and program provider partners.

Manage administrative processes associated with advising, nominating, and orienting students for international and national programs.

Develop education abroad promotional materials and stimulate interest in education abroad through outreach events such as classroom visits, Admissions events, and annual Study Abroad Fair.

Assist in developing and promoting URI education abroad programs, provide input into admissions decisions, and ensure students' compliance with registration and transfer credit requirements.

Curate supportive relationships and academic portfolio recommendations aligned with learning objectives of assigned academic programs, departments, and colleges.

Assist with assessment and development of established and new programs. Assist with the collection and reporting of data, which includes but is not limited to, program evaluation and the development of policies and procedures to improve program and service effectiveness.

Maintain and update the application software, Via, as well as the URI International Education website to reflect accurate program offerings and application requirements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Share collaborative efforts with the Director and with academic and non-academic units within and outside the University.

Participate in the International Center 24-hour emergency number response rotation.

Continually review department processes and systems to support accurate, instructional, and east to understand messaging.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, database management, spreadsheet software.



Posting Date: 08/05/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15531







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About University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

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