(Manhattan, KS, USA) Study Abroad Advisor at Kansas State University

[Ryan Hata]

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Job Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Organization: Kansas State University
Salary/Hourly Rate: $44,00-45,000
Where: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Visa Sponsorship: No

Description:
About This Role
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.

About Us
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.

Worksite Description
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

How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Application Window
Applications close on: July 19, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$44,000.00 - $45,000.00

Apply at: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/study-abroad-advisor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-f3c961a1-a54d-4eb1-aef7-2465db00ae72

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