What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Education Advisor position at Simmons University?
ABOUT SIMMONS
Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.
As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
The Advisor will be the first point of contact for students, staff, faculty and parents engaging with the Center for Global Education (CGE). From guiding students through the study abroad lifecycle to supporting F-1 international students to maintain their legal status and access necessary resources, the Global Education Advisor will play a critical role in the integration of global and multicultural experiences into the lives of Simmons' students.
Simmons' Center for Global Education (CGE) strives to cultivate and grow the intercultural competency of the Simmons community. The Center is responsible for managing international student services as well as education abroad programming.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Serve as primary advisor for Simmons students pursuing study abroad opportunities and international students in F-1 status.
- Promote study abroad opportunities to Simmons students.
- Serve as a DSO (Designated School Official) for the University's F-1 international student visa program.
- Develop relationships with study abroad partner universities and program providers.
- Host study abroad and international student events including but not limited to study abroad pre-departure orientations, international student orientations and information sessions.
- Grow and implement opportunities for students returning from study abroad to incorporate their international experience into their career development plans.
- Coordinate study abroad alumni to share their experiences through participation in pre-departure orientations, photo contests,etc.
- Work with the Registrar's Office to facilitate the study abroad course approval process.
- Partner with the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) GEO Center to market study abroad and opportunities for international student engagement. Serve on GEO Center committees.
- Work with the CGE Director to : Manage the Home School Tuition budget and coordinate payments to our study abroad partners.
- Represent the CGE at Simmons events including Admissions Open Houses, the Major Exploration Fair and the Career Fair.
- Be accountable for utilizing a University credit card and allocating purchases in Workday
- Supervise, hire, and train student workers for the CGE (Study Abroad and International Student Assistants)
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Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume / cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
