Study Abroad Advisor (Finance)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Study Abroad Office's mission is to provide Rice undergraduates substantial, transformational experiences that complement their Rice curriculum through academically rigorous and culturally enriching long-term international opportunities. Under the supervision of the director, the Study Abroad Advisor is responsible for providing guidance to students on all aspects of study abroad, during the entire process spanning from choosing the right program to returning from overseas. This includes information sessions as well as one-on-one advising before and during the application process, pre-departure guidance, support while overseas, and re-entry guidance.
The Study Abroad Advisor has a thorough understanding of all program types, partners, and providers, as well as specific features of the office's approved programs, and contributes to the ongoing assessment of programs in terms of Rice undergraduate curricular needs, student support, and health and safety. To provide high-quality, customized support, the Study Abroad Advisor spends a considerable amount of time engaging with students one-on-one, guiding them to find the best program fit academically and personally, while ensuring transfer credit and staying on track for timely graduation. Working closely with campus partners, the Study Abroad Advisor contributes both to the students' thorough pre-departure preparations for a safe overseas experience, as well as to the seamless administrative processing from study abroad registration to transfer credit to financial aid portability and to scholarship award selection. The Study Abroad Advisor utilizes the office's web-based study abroad management system, coordinates promotional events, and represents the office at meetings and events.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
Ideal candidates should have personal experience in studying abroad or working overseas, as well as proficiency in a foreign language. Experience working full-time at an institute of higher education in an advising role is also important.
Workplace Requirements:
Following successful completion of the six-month probationary period, this position may be eligible for a hybrid role, with most work conducted in-office and remote work allowed 1 day per week to provide flexibility and support collaboration, as job duties permit and in keeping with current Dean of Undergraduate policies. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $52,000 annually, contingent upon experience and qualifications.
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
- 1+ years of experience in international education
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Skills:
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
- Excellent organizational and computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including empathy and tact
- Independence and initiative
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize
Preferences:
- Master's Degree
- 2 years of related full-time experience
- Substantial experience studying, living, or working overseas
- Experience in advising in a higher education setting
Essential Functions:
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Rice's approved study-abroad programs
- Advises students on program selection, academics, finances, health and safety, and policies & administration
- Guides students through the transfer credit process / obtaining credit approval
- Determines individual student readiness to undertake study abroad
- Provides support with, evaluates, and approves student applications
- Assists with study abroad orientations and presentations
- Maintains contact with students while abroad
- Participates in post-return programming
- Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
- Reviews potential new program offerings
- Identifies potential risks for students planning on study abroad
- Liaises with campus partners and program representatives
- Creates promotional materials and assists with website maintenance
- Actively engages in campus-wide activities/programming to promote study abroad
- Involves study abroad students/alumni in activities promoting study abroad
- Contributes to building the office's digital library (presentation slides, recordings, etc.)
- Keeps abreast of best practices in international education
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University's Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
