Contact information:

ph:  269-387-4102

gabriela.m.peschiera-carl@wmich.edu

Reports to: Director Study Abroad and Student Exchange

Advise students regarding study abroad issues (administrative, academic, and personal). Process necessary information for credit evaluation and assure students’ grades are accurately recorded.

Major Duties

• Shares responsibility with Director, Study Abroad and Student Exchange Programs, for student advising related to study abroad.
• Assists students in complying with registration and academic credit transfer requirements.
• Conducts outreach events, including pre- and post-trip planning.
• Maintains contact with overseas students, responding to their questions and concerns and ensuring accurate registration and credit evaluation.
• May update certain content management levels of study abroad website.
• Coordinates short-term study abroad programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Established interpersonal and organization skills.
• Establish cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptation skills.
• International work or study experience.
• Availability for occasional assigned international travel and weekend events.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Foreign language skills.