What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp Education Abroad Advisor position at Colorado State University?
Job Description
Position Summary
Within the Education Abroad (EA) unit, this role offers the rewarding opportunity to engage with motivated students who seek to make the world their classroom. This position is responsible for providing student support in the form of individual and group advising through the application, pre-departure, experience abroad, and return of individual students and groups. Through presentations, virtual and in-person advising, emails, and outreach events, the advisor will serve as the primary contact for students throughout their international education journey. This position will also include assigned team projects, attend ance at regular EA and advising team meetings, and complet ion of other administrative duties based on the needs of the office.
Department Name
Education Abroad, International Programs
Anticipated Start Date
09/01/2026
Anticipated Weekly Hours
20-30
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrated interest and engagement and international education
Experience working in an office setting
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people at all levels of an organization, including culturally diverse communities
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience working in an education abroad office setting
Essential Duties
Serve as the EA advisor for two to three blocks of open advising per week and h old six hours of appointment advising (10-12 advising appointments per week)
Provide administrative support and s erve as the campus advisor for a specific region al portfolio and general education abroad 101 advising
Attend and participate in regular advising team meetings, lead classroom and group presentations, education abroad fair, tabling and other events to educate the CSU campus on international opportunities
Co-c oordinate regional information sessions and pre-departure orientation sessions for students, communicate with students abroad, and assists students upon return with questions related to program evaluation, credit transfer, etc.
Communicate individually with students, staff, and parents , in-person , virtual ly, via email , and over the phone , to assess appropriate program placements, financial responsibilities, and CSU administrative policies on education abroad
Manage applications and support students through the education abroad process using the Terra Dotta Application Management system
Serve as an alternate for GAC front desk coverage, as needed
Assist with other projects/duties as assigned
Salary Range
24.04Required Application Documents
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Background Check Policy Statement
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EEO
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Retirement PlanSalary : $24