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Education Abroad Advisor

Position Number: 6374820
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: International Programs

Education Abroad Advisor

Posting Number: JR106959
Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities
Join Mines in helping our students see the world!

Mines' Education Abroad Advisor is responsible for managing a range of student services to support outbound and inbound student mobility while focusing on minimizing risk for students and the University.

In this job, you'll advise outbound students/student groups on aspects of international travel and risk, oversee course advising and the approval process, manage cohort programs, manage university wide travel registration for non-credit bearing programs, market and support faculty-led programs, manage Terra Dotta processes, support incoming exchange, maintain the Education Abroad website, and plan, market, and implement promotional and outreach activities on campus and in the community.

You'll also get to hire, train, and manage the Study Abroad Peer Advisor student team. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as integral member of the Office of Global Education and supports all efforts related to international mobility, health, and safety at Mines.

This is a hybrid work environment. You must reside in Colorado and be able to commute to campus in Golden, Colorado on a regular basis. This position does require some travel (about 10% of the time).

Responsibilities:

Education Abroad Advising, Risk Management, Marketing

Advise and oversee students on all aspects of study abroad including: opportunities, requirements, academics, risk, health, safety, visa process, and application procedures, regarding all Mines sponsored study abroad, exchange, and independent travel.
Manage and market departmental cohort programs, liaise with partner universities.
Administer and oversee international risk, health, and safety processes and procedures, to reduce University liability. Provide pre-departure orientations for all outgoing student travelers. Provide reentry orientations for those returning from studying abroad.
Oversee and manage the travel registration process and compliance for all students and/or student groups participating in short-term non-credit bearing international travel.
Support and develop guidelines for risk management and emergency response procedures with the Director of Education Abroad and Mines Global Education leadership.
Hire, train, and manage Study Abroad Peer Advisor student worker team (6 students)
Manage or support Education Abroad projects, programming, and events, as assigned. These projects provide support to the First Year Semester Abroad Experience, facilitate marketing and communication across campus, lead scholarship administration, organizing the study abroad fair, returnee and alumni programming, liaise with program providers, student life offices, financial aid, registrar, and academic departments, and other duties as assigned.
Serve as lead manager for Terra Dotta, which includes create/update brochures, produce reports as requested, train student workers to use the system, and trouble-shoot issues and problems and seek opportunities for continuing professional development in regard to software management.
Work in collaboration with the Bursar, Financial Aid, SHIP, and Registrar to manage registration and billing for study abroad and exchange.
Serve as liaison with Mines Registrar to facilitate course transfer and maintain education abroad course equivalency database. Manage transfer credit process.
Stay informed in regard to international education trends and best practices, international risk management, and access and inclusion through meetings, workshops and conference attendance at local, regional and national professional organizations.
Lead marketing efforts for study abroad opportunities and experiences through support for Admissions events, promotion through student organizations, manage newsletter and distribution, and participate in faculty-led information sessions. Maintain Education Abroad website.

Student Exchange

Coordinate and facilitate the international exchange process starting at nomination, during the semester, and when students depart. This includes: oversee admission process, secure housing, collaborate with ISSS in visa documentation issuance, manage course registration, supervise compliance in regard to insurance and immunization, manage transcript after departure, and provide continual support for international exchange students while they are at Mines.
Manage Buddy Program.
Collaborate with International Admissions to advance application process and communication.
Primary responsibility for communication and support for incoming exchange as it pertains to housing, registration, billing, and programming.
Facilitate campus-wide collaboration with faculty, academic units, student life, ISSS, and administrative offices to serve as an exchange advocate on campus.

Faculty-led Programs

Coordinate and facilitate education abroad recruitment activities and pre-departure orientation.
Facilitate Terra Dotta brochure creation and collaborate with faculty to market programs.
Manage applications for faculty-led programs and provide regular communication and reports with faculty leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
2 years relevant international or higher education experience.
1 year experience with Terra Dotta and/or other student management system.
Strong understanding of international risk, health, safety, and visa processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly with presentation creation and delivery.
Strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills. Experience developing and leading orientation programs and workshops
Evidence of advanced organizational, administrative, and computer skills and high attention to detail.
Knowledge and understanding of education abroad best practices.
Strong customer service skills and work ethic.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree.
3+ years' experience in international education/study abroad.
Terra Dotta Superuser experience
Experience with risk mitigation and emergency response
Experience working, living, or studying abroad.
Experience working in an international education office (preferably education abroad).
Understanding of international course articulation and transfer.

Salary & Benefits:

$60,000 - $63,000 annually

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply:

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

Upload a resume or CV
Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Application review will begin July 28, 2025. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by July 27, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting

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