Global Education Advisor, Office of Global Education

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Job Overview

Global Education Advisor, Office of Global Education, Georgetown University

The Global Education Advisor supports Georgetown students in identifying and pursuing academically appropriate study abroad opportunities within a designated portfolio of programs.  This position provides comprehensive advising throughout the application and selection process, liaises with partner institutions to ensure high-quality student support, and collaborates with curricular deans on academic inquiries related to international programs.  The Advisor maintains responsibility for program management, including fiscal coordination, recruitment, and cross-cultural engagement initiatives, and works closely with institutional partners to address curricular and programmatic matters that enhance the overall global learning experience for Georgetown students.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Advise students on selecting and applying to academically appropriate education abroad programs that align with their academic, personal, and professional goals.

• Support students throughout the study abroad process, including application, orientation, and while abroad, addressing academic, intercultural, health, safety, and adjustment issues.

• Serve as the primary liaison with partner institutions and program providers on academic, administrative, and student-related matters for assigned programs.

• Manage and evaluate a portfolio of programs, including budgeting, compliance, and program improvement in collaboration with OGE leadership.

• Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and promotional activities for study abroad, including events, information sessions, and publication updates.

• Collaborate with academic deans, campus partners, and OGE staff to ensure academic credit, risk management, and student development objectives are met.

Work Interactions

The Global Education Advisor (GEA), Office of Global Education, Georgetown University, plays an integral role in advancing the university's global mission by facilitating meaningful and academically rigorous study abroad experiences for undergraduate students.  The Office of Global Education (OGE), an academic unit under the Office of the Provost, collaborates with faculty, curricular deans, and international partners to support Georgetown's commitment to global engagement and academic excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Affiliated Programs, the GEA works closely with the Office of Global Education staff, and academic and administrative units across the university to ensure the successful advising, selection, and support of students participating in international programs.  The GEA's work directly influences the student experience and the university's reputation for academic rigor and intercultural learning.  The GEA contributes to OGE's collaborative and student-centered environment by supporting team initiatives, representing OGE at campus events, and maintaining effective relationships with partner institutions abroad.

Through this work, the GEA advances Georgetown University's broader mission of educating students to be reflective, engaged global citizens committed to the common good.

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree required

• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in student advising, international education program administration, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, and university administrators.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced office environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently to meet goals and complete assigned projects.

• Proven capacity for sound judgment, personal initiative, and flexibility in work schedule and assignments, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Commitment to fostering and advancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of professional practice.

• Experience studying, working, and/or living abroad.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in international education, higher education administration, or a related field.

• Strong intercultural competence and proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

• Familiarity with student development, experiential learning, or intercultural development theory and practice.

• Experience with Terra Dotta or other education abroad application management systems.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:

Pay Range:

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Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.