Job Details

Learning Abroad Graduate Advisor

Position Number: 6469202
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: International Programs

Learning Abroad Graduate Advisor

Job Summary

At Learning Abroad, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom and across borders. Our mission is to provide students with transformative international experiences that foster academic growth, intercultural understanding, and personal development. These experiences include semesters and summers abroad, short-term faculty-led programs, international internships, and global research opportunities. Last year, we sent over 800 students abroad and awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships.

Our dedicated team supports students in exploring programs that align with their academic goals, professional aspirations, and personal interests. We also assist with the application process, credit transfer, travel preparation, and student health and safety. With partnerships across the globe, we're proud to offer access to over 50 countries and hundreds of disciplines.

Learning Abroad Graduate Advisors are primarily responsible for representing Learning Abroad and promoting Learning Abroad opportunities to the campus community. The position is open to incoming or current graduate students at the University of Utah.

Applicants are not required to have participated in a Learning Abroad Program; however, previous international experience is preferred.

The Learning Abroad office is hiring for two (2) positions.

Responsibilities

Advise prospective students on program selection through our Exploratory Advising program.
Assist and co-lead small group advising sessions.
Correspond and communicate with students via email and phone. Manage work-related inboxes.
Guide students through the full life cycle of the application.
Assist in application and program management; lead study abroad information sessions and pre-departure orientations: virtual and in-person.
Conduct student workshops and classroom presentations: virtual and in-person.
Manage communication between Learning Abroad and other departments on campus; liaise on behalf of the office with parents, on-campus resources, and partner representatives.
Support Learning Abroad staff with special projects and program management including, but not limited to Faculty-Led, Exchange, and Affiliate program portfolio; transfer credit management; Global Skills program; TerraDotta application system.
Assist with student outreach and marketing.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Maintain good standing and full-time status at the University of Utah
Notify Learning Abroad if employed by any other office or department at the University of Utah
Demonstrate a minimum availability (scheduling flexibility) of 20 hours per week
Commit to two consecutive semesters (AY 2025-2026) of employment with possible extension to the summer and the next academic year
Demonstrated experience with teaching, advising, mentorship, coaching, and/or leadership
Professional interest in education abroad
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with and enthusiasm for public speaking
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Enthusiasm for the development of new skills and knowledge

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16249N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Graduate Advisors hours are set at the beginning of the semester and may vary from day to day, but will usually be 10-15 hours/week at the start of each term. Flexible scheduling can be arranged at the end of the semester. These hours may include some evening and weekend hours. Known times that you will be expected to work increased hours include: Fall Learning Abroad Fair: early to mid-September International Education Week: mid-November Student orientation and enrollment events Please note that Learning Abroad Graduate Advisors: Must provide a minimum of 10 hours of availability per week at the start of each term Are NOT required to work during finals, school breaks, or any days where classes are not officially in session, but may have the opportunity to do so
Department: 02213 - LA - General Admin
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00 Per Hour
Close Date: 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled:

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