The Study Abroad Advisor provides guidance and outstanding professional service to students before, during, and after their educational experience abroad. The Advisor informs students, parents, faculty, and staff about various study, internship, service, and research opportunities abroad, while also coordinating program and application processes, participates in campus recruitment and promotion, and communicates with relevant academic and administrative offices. The Advisor position is student orientated, helping expand student access to and participation in global applied learning experiences that support student success and career readiness.
The Study Abroad Advisor works with overseas partners to obtain information regarding application processes, course selection, arrival information, accommodation, and other relevant information. Some national and international travel is expected.
Education Abroad falls within the Office of International Programs (OIP) at Kansas State University and advances the university’s global mission by connecting students, faculty, staff, and partners through meaningful international education, collaboration, and engagement. OIP supports a vibrant global community by overseeing Education Abroad, the English Language Program, and International Student and Scholar Services, while fostering international research partnerships, academic exchanges, and cross-cultural initiatives. Through comprehensive programs, resources, and support services, we empower students to develop global perspectives, help international students and scholars thrive at K-State, and strengthen the university’s impact in Kansas and around the world.
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the intercultural communication skills, academic advising expertise and regulatory knowledge essential for guiding students through complex study abroad processes. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in a field related to International Education or Student Services
• Experience working with multiple, ongoing projects and activities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience communicating with people from a variety of cultures
• Significant experience abroad (ex: study, intern, volunteer, travel, or work)
• Experience counseling, teaching, or working with students, preferably in higher education
• Experience with Study Abroad or Academic Advising
• Experience with student recruitment and campus outreach initiatives
• Experience with online application management systems (i.e. Terra Dotta)
• Experience in public speaking and coordinating training
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various aspects of international travel (passports, visas, geography, languages spoken, currency, politics, modes of travel, etc.
Additional Role Information:
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
• Must be able to travel, national, and international
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: July 19, 2026
$44,000.00 - $45,000.00
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.
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