Job Details

Global Education Advisor

Main Campus - Boston, MAMain Campus - Boston, MA
R10858

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)
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of two years of professional work experience
  
• Knowledge of and experience with academic program development and implementation
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Understanding of current issues in the field of international education
  
• US citizenship (for SEVIS purposes)
  
• Experience as a Designated School Official (DSO)advising international students in F-1 status
  
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and program management skills
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three plus years in a role advising undergraduate students
  
• Experience studying, living, or working abroad
  
• Master's degree in related field
  
• History of working with systems like Terra Dotta, Canva, Moodle, EABs Starfish, Workday
  
• Knowledge of one or more languages other than English
  

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong organizational skills.
  
• Demonstrated customer service excellence.
  
• Ability to work both successfully in a team and as an individual contributor.
  
• Capability to identify problems and seek solutions for successful outcomes.
  
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents and oversea partners.
  
• Ability to effectively work with students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Eligible for hybrid work up to 2 days remote.
  
• Standard office environment when on campus.
  
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
  
• Frequently required to walk, occasionally stand, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.
  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  

Salary Grade
H05

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.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Global-Education-Advisor_R10858

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.