Details **Open Date** 08/14/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN16249N **Job Title** Hrly Graduate Student **Working Title** Learning Abroad Graduate Advisor **Job Grade** A00 **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 20 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Graduate Advisors’ hours are set at the beginning of the semester and may vary from day to day, but will usually be 10-15 hours/week at the start of each term. Flexible scheduling can be arranged at the end of the semester. These hours may include some evening and weekend hours. Known times that you will be expected to work increased hours include: + Fall Learning Abroad Fair: early to mid-September + International Education Week: mid-November + Student orientation and enrollment events Please note that Learning Abroad Graduate Advisors: + Must provide a minimum of 10 hours of availability per week at the start of each term + Are NOT required to work during finals, school breaks, or any days where classes are not officially in session, but may have the opportunity to do so **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 02213 - LA - General Admin **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $20.00 Per Hour **Close Date** 10/31/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** At Learning Abroad, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom and across borders. Our mission is to provide students with transformative international experiences that foster academic growth, intercultural understanding, and personal development. These experiences include semesters and summers abroad, short-term faculty-led programs, international internships, and global research opportunities. Last year, we sent over 800 students abroad and awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships. Our dedicated team supports students in exploring programs that align with their academic goals, professional aspirations, and personal interests. We also assist with the application process, credit transfer, travel preparation, and student health and safety. With partnerships across the globe, we’re proud to offer access to over 50 countries and hundreds of disciplines. Learning Abroad Graduate Advisors are primarily responsible for representing Learning Abroad and promoting Learning Abroad opportunities to the campus community. The position is open to incoming or current graduate students at the University of Utah. Applicants are not required to have participated in a Learning Abroad Program; however, previous international experience is preferred. The Learning Abroad office is hiring for two (2) positions. **Responsibilities** + Advise prospective students on program selection through our Exploratory Advising program. + Assist and co-lead small group advising sessions. + Correspond and communicate with students via email and phone. Manage work-related inboxes. + Guide students through the full life cycle of the application. + Assist in application and program management; lead study abroad information sessions and pre-departure orientations: virtual and in-person. + Conduct student workshops and classroom presentations: virtual and in-person. + Manage communication between Learning Abroad and other departments on campus; liaise on behalf of the office with parents, on-campus resources, and partner representatives. + Support Learning Abroad staff with special projects and program management including, but not limited to Faculty-Led, Exchange, and Affiliate program portfolio; transfer credit management; Global Skills program; TerraDotta application system. + Assist with student outreach and marketing. + Other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** + Maintain good standing and full-time status at the University of Utah + Notify Learning Abroad if employed by any other office or department at the University of Utah + Demonstrate a minimum availability (scheduling flexibility) of 20 hours per week + Commit to two consecutive semesters (AY 2025-2026) of employment with possible extension to the summer and the next academic year + Demonstrated experience with teaching, advising, mentorship, coaching, and/or leadership + Professional interest in education abroad + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Experience with and enthusiasm for public speaking + Excellent time management and organizational skills + Enthusiasm for the development of new skills and knowledge **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. 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