STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR

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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Study Abroad Advisor

Position Number 8102087

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name GLOBAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Location Code GLOBAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

The advisor is a professional position within the Study Abroad Office within the Office of Global and Community Engagement. This position performs a variety of duties in support of the recruitment, placement, orientation, and re-entry of Loyola students interested in education abroad opportunities. As a staff member in a multi-function office, this position also involves support of assessment initiatives and additional responsibilities as assigned. For more information on Loyola’s study abroad program, please go to: http://www.luc.edu/studyabroad

Essential Job Functions:

• Advising: Advises Loyola students about study, research, intern, volunteer, and teach abroad opportunities. Assists students in identifying the appropriate program of study and sources of funding, as well as academic planning. Acts as a point of contact for students, parents, faculty and staff with respect to study abroad issues.

• Program Support: Provides administrative support for special populations and programs as assigned, including global centers, faculty-led, exchange, and provider programs, and travel registrations for employee, graduate, and non-credit bearing travelers. Conducts workshops and presentations on financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and overseas program options; pre-departure orientation; and reentry programming for study abroad students. Assists the Director of Study Abroad in supervising student workers. In collaboration with Director, resolves unique situations as they arise.

• Recruitment: Promotes study abroad on campus and identifies new avenues for recruitment of Loyola students to take part in education abroad programs. Develops and maintains relationships with campus partners and prospective students. Coordinates and/or conducts on- campus presentations for various constituencies. Gathers and maintains data related to study abroad learning outcomes and the effectiveness of recruitment activities; prepares reports on recruitment related activities and outcomes.

• Marketing: Develops and maintains print and electronic marketing and public relations materials. Implements study abroad marketing plan utilizing a variety of tools including classroom presentations, special events, and social media; develops printed and web- based materials as needed. Provides input on marketing and communication strategies. Coordinates Fall and Spring study abroad fairs. Assists staff with managing website content and design, web (re)development, and ongoing maintenance. Helps the Director manage social media accounts and other outreach efforts related to study abroad.

• Faculty-Led Program Management: Under the direction of the Director of Study Abroad, assists with the development and administration of assigned faculty-led study abroad programs. Requests program proposals and logistical information from vendors and partner institutions; collaborates with faculty leaders on program planning; assists with managing the student application and enrollment process; coordinates with in-country vendors and institutions regarding enrollment, logistics, and student support; and provides outreach and marketing assistance to promote faculty-led programs and support student recruitment.

• Additional duties as assigned in support of education abroad and Loyola’s global vision

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field and one-two years of related experience; experience studying, working, and/or teaching abroad; experience advising college students; outstanding written and oral communication skills; and strong computer and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree related to international education; study abroad advising experience; promotion or marketing experience; and foreign language skills.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree related to international education; study abroad advising experience; promotion or marketing experience; and foreign language skills.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint, MS

Publisher and MS Access or Database Software.

• Adept user of Internet, e-mail and other office automation systems.

• Adept at using various social media platforms

• Experience using Terra Dotta or other study abroad management systems preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions Irregular Hours

Open Date 10/08/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $60,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $50,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .

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