About this role
Job title: Experiential Education Advisor (EEA)
About the Role The Experiential Education Advisor (EEA) is part of Millsaps College's academic and career advising team. The EEA provides advising support with a special focus on transfer and international students and supports international educational and experiential opportunities. This is a full-time, on-site role in Jackson, MS with regular office hours from 8:00am–4:30pm and a one-hour unpaid lunch break.
What You'll Do
- Serve as advisor for all transfer students until they transition to a major advisor.
- Serve as advisor for international students until they transition to a major advisor.
- Help students map out plans of study to graduate in a timely manner.
- Meet with students to discuss study away opportunities, including guidance on internal and external funding sources.
- Support the Director of International Education in administering Millsaps scholarships for education abroad.
- Work with faculty leading study away experiences to ensure best practices and career alignment.
- Engage and build relationships with external partners and alumni who can support professional development and opportunities for students.
- Coordinate with international education partners.
- Identify opportunities for international internships or related experiences that will support students.
- Conduct information, education, and orientation sessions for campus constituencies.
- Opportunity to work with students in a classroom setting.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree or above preferred.
- Knowledge of curricular plans and progression.
- Knowledge of NACE competencies and how these are developed through academic coursework.
- Familiarity with the structure and functions of a liberal arts college.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary will be commensurate with experience.
- Millsaps College provides a competitive benefits package.
- Work hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, on-site, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.