Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Education Abroad (EA) is the University of Maryland’s hub for global learning overseas, connecting students with credit-bearing, culturally immersive study abroad programs that complement the curricula of our academic programs. Rooted in our commitment to access and belonging, we design diverse, high-quality programs that develop our students’ intercultural and solution-focused skills that shape their journey to become effective citizens, professionals, and human beings. As part of Maryland Global, EA is a vibrant community of professionals who foster a collaborative and innovative workplace where staff and faculty thrive while shaping the future of global education.
Job Description:
The Global Learning (GL) Advisor serves students at all stages of the study abroad cycle, supporting their successful integration of study abroad into their academic plan. The GL Advisor helps students within designated academic departments identify and plan for global learning opportunities that align with their academic objectives and requirements. This GL Advisor also facilitates various areas of program administration across program types and is directly involved with supporting programming sponsored by academic departments in the designated portfolio. The GL Advisor is actively involved in outreach and recruitment efforts, strategically collaborating with faculty and staff in the designated academic departments and student services units.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Preferences:
Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad
Experience with TerraDotta or other Education Abroad management software
Proficiency in a foreign language
Knowledge of academic and international programs
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform outcomes, process improvements, or decision-making
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience working with students in a university setting in advising, recruitment, marketing, or student services.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of and experience living or working in a cross-cultural environment.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Skill in providing high-quality, responsive customer service.
Skill in delivering presentations to various audiences.
Ability to foster community and belonging and respond to the needs of diverse student populations, demonstrated through prior advising or student support experience.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while handling high volumes of inquiries, communications, and administrative processes.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: 09/28/2025
Open Until Filled: yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
SVPAAP-OIA-Education Abroad
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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