Study Abroad Peer Advisor

Position Overview

Support study abroad outreach, including giving class presentations, advising students, organizing events, writing promotional materials, creating blog content, coordinating small projects, contributing to social media content, and assisting with general office needs. Collaborate on creative projects with Study Abroad & Global Engagement outreach staff to promote study abroad. Assist students interested in studying abroad; respond to email inquiries; coordinate and prepare class presentations; maintain communication with study abroad returnees; and other duties as requested. Required 10-15 hours per week between 9 AM and 5 based on candidate’s availability during the hours listed in the preferred qualifications. Occasional evening or weekend hours as needed. Peer advisors are required to participate in Peer Advisor training the week prior to the start of the semester.

Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).

Job Description

• 50% provide advising support for students interested in studying abroad, including current and prospective students.
• 30% Participate in outreach activities including giving class presentations, tabling fairs, events, and more
• 15% Respond to emails and help organize office tasks such as scheduling class presentations, upkeep of the info center and its materials, and other tasks as assigned
• 5% Work on individual projects such as managing the blog, creating social media content, providing support for the Global Awareness Program, and more.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience on a study abroad program at KU
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible for Work-Study Funding
• Administrative Experience
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and database computer software (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Availability prior to the start of the semester
• Experience on a semester or academic year study abroad program
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
  
  
  

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
  
  
  

Contact Information to Applicants

Victoria Garcia Unzueta

vgunzueta@ku.edu

785-864-2336

Advertised Salary Range

11.00

Work Schedule

10-15 hrs per week

Anticipated Start Date

Friday January 17, 2025