Fairfield University
Senior Student Advisor, Global Fairfield
Fairfield, CT · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- Direct Supervisor: Director - Fairfield Office
- S/he will represent the university through campus visits, study abroad fairs, regional NAFSA meetings and other relevant events.
- This position may also advise non-Fairfield students for select programs.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the AVP Global Strategy, this positions provides support for study abroad programs and international student services.
- This position advises students about approved study abroad programs, processes information and updates for international student visa support, and works with the Global Fairfield team to communicate appropriate information to students, parents, faculty and staff on internal procedures related to the development and implementation of application, admissions and communications procedures.
Requirements
- US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required for professional practice as a Designated School Official.
- Knowledge of Terra Dotta software and Student Information systems
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Skills
- Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures to improve processes and/or services.
- Effective verbal communication and presentation skills.
Compensation
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position advises students about approved study abroad programs, processes information and updates for international student visa support, and works with the Global Fairfield team to communicate appropriate information to students, pare
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