Study Abroad Advisor (Program Coordinator I)
Requisition ID: 2026-10470
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Student Programs and Services
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Provost and Executive Vice President
Department: Global Engagement
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Office of Global Engagement is seeking a Study Abroad Advisor (Program Coordinator I) to administer and promote study abroad opportunities at Utah State University (USU). The advisor works closely with students at all phases of the study abroad process, including outreach, advising, application review and orientation. This position also works collaboratively with faculty leaders to develop faculty-led study abroad programs.
The Office of Global Engagement includes Study Abroad (USU faculty-led, exchange, and direct programs), International Student and Scholar Services, International Undergraduate Admissions, and International Programs (cooperation agreements with international institutions and hosting international visiting scholars and delegations). The Office of Global Engagement currently has 13 benefitted employees, several part-time non-benefitted wage hourly employees, and sponsors the Global Engagement Ambassador Program. The Study Abroad team currently consists of the director, two advisors, and a student peer advisor.
Review of applications will begin in July 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is early to mid-August 2026.
Responsibilities
Study Abroad Advising (40%)
* Advise students on study abroad programs according to their academic, financial, professional and personal interests.
* Provide students with program information including academics, housing, country entry regulations, information on culture, health and safety, etc.
* Interface with and connect students to university resources, departments, faculty, and academic advising to prepare students for study abroad.
* Communicate with and assist students throughout the application and pre-departure process.
* Review student applications, check disciplinary backgrounds, make acceptance decisions working with relevant parties according to criteria, and enroll students into programs.
* Promote scholarship opportunities for students, including hosting workshops, reviewing applications, and supplying feedback to students.
* Prepare students to depart and welcome them back to campus through orientations, socials, etc. Coordinate pre-departure orientation (PDO) and corresponding Canvas class.
* Manage general study abroad email and respond to inquiries. Liaise with student employees on general advising questions.
Faculty-Led Program Development (40%)
* Work collaboratively with USU faculty leaders to develop study abroad programs.
* Review proposals and syllabi for programs according to set criteria, such as destination security, responsible parties, past student concerns, expected student workload, course inclusion in the USU course catalog, etc.
* Review and develop budgets for programs in conjunction with faculty, departmental Business Services and the... For full info follow application link.
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