Study Abroad Advisor

Study Abroad Advisor, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA..

Vassar College is seeking a full-time, entry- level Study Abroad Advisor, reporting to the Associate Director in the Office of International Programs (OIP). Joining an experienced, creative and inclusive team, the Study Abroad Advisor collaborates with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders to administer the education abroad application and enrollment processes, support students during all phases of study abroad, and promote the College’s commitment to access, inclusion and belonging.

The Advisor will support the College’s global engagement, a key aspect of Vassar’s liberal arts education. The core function of OIP is to steward student participation in education abroad.

Nearly 50% of Vassar students study abroad for a full semester or an academic year prior to graduation; additional students participate in short-term programs associated with on-campus classes or special programs.

The OIP partners with faculty to administer Vassar-only programs in London and Clifden, and consortial programs in Berlin, Bologna, Paris, and Madrid. OIP also manages Vassar’s exchange partnerships with institutions in Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Exeter, Toulouse, and Singapore. In addition to Vassar programs, the office manages a list of approximately 130 other approved programs that students may access. OIP also supports a number of other global partnerships and initiatives.