Employer Information
The Office of International Education (OIE) at the University of Colorado Boulder consists of Education Abroad (EA) & International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). OIE’s mission is to actively promote international and intercultural understanding and to enrich the academic and cultural environment of CU Boulder by facilitating the exchange of people and ideas. OIE brings CU to the world and the world to CU.Education Abroad administers over 400 CU Boulder-sponsored programs in more than 70 countries around the world. Over 1,500 CU Boulder students study on CU Boulder programs annually. The mission of the Education Abroad unit is to provide students with a comprehensive selection of academically sound and experientially-rich education abroad programs that foster their personal development and prepare them to successfully engage in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
Position Description
The Education Abroad Office invites applications for the position of Peer Advisor within the Education Abroad unit. The Education Abroad Peer Advisor advises on EA’s full portfolio of programs, providing general programmatic information on a drop-in basis. The Peer Advisor also guides potential applicants through the education abroad process, including selecting a program, applying, pre-departure preparation, and returning to the U.S. The Peer Advisor enthusiastically, yet accurately, promotes the concept of education abroad and available CU Boulder-approved opportunities. In addition to one-on-one advising, the Peer Advisor supports the day-to-day functions of the office, including special projects, clerical duties, introductory presentations, social media, and outreach to groups of prospective applicants and campus visitors.Responsibilities
Advising
- General advising in one-on-one and group settings;
- Guide students through all phases of the education abroad process including students who are currently abroad and education abroad returnees;
- Respond to inquiries via telephone, email, and online chat;
- Attend bi-weekly advising team meetings;
- Retain and disseminate general information about CU Boulder education abroad programs;
- Attend and manage pre-departure orientations for outbound students;
- Use education abroad-specific software for application tracking;
- Communicate in a timely fashion with the advising and program management teams to ensure good customer service;
- Present to prospective applicants and campus constituencies to increase participation in education abroad by all members of the CU Boulder student community, including populations underrepresented in study abroad.
Office Support
- Clerical and/or administrative duties, including data collection, and updates to office and advising resources;
- Assist with education abroad fairs, events, and orientations, including preparation and facilitation;
- Train and work the front desk and assist with front desk coverage when needed.
- Assist with website maintenance;
- Develop promotional materials and assist with other advertising initiatives;
- Other projects as determined by the skill set of the Peer Advisor and the needs of the office. (i.e. projects with excel, photoshop, adobe premiere, etc.)
Outreach
- Present to on-campus classes, residence halls, and students groups to increase participation in education abroad by all members of the CU Boulder student community, including populations underrepresented in education abroad;
- Help develop and distribute print & electronic marketing materials, and assist with other marketing initiatives such as posting flyers and chalking;
Qualifications
Applicants must:-
Be current University of Colorado Boulder students and maintain student status during the term of employment;
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Take no more than 18 credit hours per semester. Due to the demanding nature of this position, we will not consider applicants who are taking 19 credits or more.
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Commit to a full-year position and work as delineated below for two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring), not including vacation periods;
This commitment is important since very extensive training is provided. Please email Scott Funk (Scott.Funk@colorado.edu) if you are graduating earlier than May 2025. This position does not require or guarantee summer 2025 employment.
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Be available to work at least two full advising shifts each week. Applicants available for 3+ advising shifts are preferred;
Typically, an advising shift is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 to 5:00 p.m Shifts typically cannot be scheduled back-to-back on the same day, so your schedule must allow for two full shifts on different weekdays. However, we are flexible and could accommodate a shorter shift if your schedule doesn't allow for the time mentioned above.
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Be available to work a minimum of 8 hours per week (15-20 hours possible), with occasional evening and weekend work in addition to scheduled hours.
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Attend advisor meetings from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. Typically every other week (day to be announced based on peer team class schedules).
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Be able to participate in all components of the training process. Please read on for a full description of the time and equipment requirements for training.
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Successful applicants may be required to pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Have completed an approved CU Boulder education abroad program;
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Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills;
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Demonstrated attention to detail;
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High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher;
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Familiarity with internet-based applications;
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Demonstrated initiative and interest in the field of international education;
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Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner;
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Enthusiasm for the development of new skills and knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits
As an Education Abroad Peer Advisor, you will:- Develop or improve transferable professional skills including interpersonal communication, advising and computer skills, public speaking, public relations and print advertising;
- Increase your international competence;
- Train in specialized office software used widely in the field of international education;
- Work with professionals who are passionate about their field;
- Gain valuable experience in the field of international education, specifically education abroad;
Benefits: All Undergraduate and Graduate Student Positions are hired as students hourly, and are not eligible for tuition remission. Work-Study is used, if awarded and available, but not required for hire.
Benefits are limited but include possible Student Retirement, and Sick Leave that accrues at a rate of 0.034 sick hours per every 1 hour worked. Additional information can be found at employee services.
Students may also contact Benefits at
- Phone: 303-860-4200, option 3
- Email: benefits@cu.edu
Mandatory Training
It is required that you are available for the interview and training dates specified below. You will be compensated for the training on an hourly basis.| Monday, May 27th, 2024 | Application deadline | No late applications will be accepted. |
| Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 | Interviewees will be contacted. | Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Those not selected for an interview will also receive a notification. |
| June 11th or 12th, 2024 |
Interviews | If selected for an interview, your interview will be scheduled between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST on one of the days listed. Each interview will last 20-30 minutes. Interviews for all selected candidates will be conducted via Zoom. |
| Monday, July 22 – Friday, August 09, 2024 Start and end dates are tentative and will be confirmed with selected applicants. |
Online distance training | Training during this time will require regular (weekly) internet and email access. You should expect to devote 5-7 hours per week to the training tasks. |
| August 12th-16th and 19th-23rd, 2024 Dates are tentative and will be confirmed closer to August |
On-site training (at the Education Abroad Office in-person) |
Training will be held Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the Education Abroad Office: University of Colorado Boulder Center for Community, Suite S355 http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/map.html?bldg=c4c |
To Apply
Click the link below to access the Peer Advisor Application. The deadline to complete this application for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is Monday, May 27th, 2024. Once you have started the application, you can access and edit it in your MyCUAbroad portal. Please continue to login to your portal to complete the application, the same way you applied for your study abroad program.