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Study Abroad Advisor jobs are open across higher education, nonprofit study abroad organizations, and international education management firms, from entry-level advising roles to senior director and program leadership positions, with specializations in student recruitment, program compliance, and partner university relations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Reports to: Associate Director, Global Navigator High School Study Abroad
Department: Global Navigator High School Study Abroad
Location: Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico (San Diego area preferred)
Who we are:
CIEE is a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.
- You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives; our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
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You will receive a competitive total rewards package (only applicable for U.S. employees).CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:
- Paid time off and Parental leave
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
- CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent)
- Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)
- You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.
Who you are:
The Manager of School Partnerships and Sales Outreach is a dynamic and entrepreneurial sales leader responsible for developing and growing high school partnerships and study abroad participation in a designated territory. You will generate excitement and buy-in for CIEE High School Study Abroad programs in your sales territory with varied constituents, i.e. schools, students, parents, alumni, program leaders and district heads. This role manages direct reports, guiding them to optimize the student application pipeline and meet ambitious student enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will be a master of networking and relationship-building, possess a strong ownership mentality, and excel at fostering a high-performance culture that turns sales strategies into life-changing experiences for high school students.
What you’ll do:
- Territory Ownership & Strategy: Act as the general manager of a dedicated sales territory Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico (San Diego area). Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan to meet and exceed student enrollment goals.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including principals, teachers, counselors, and alumni, to establish CIEE as the premier partner for global education.
- New Business Development: Actively prospect and conduct high-volume outreach to new schools to build a sustainable pipeline. Your entrepreneurial spirit will drive you to identify and create new partnerships that integrate study abroad into the school’s mission.
- Sales & Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports (Enrollment Coordinators) to oversee the student sales process, from lead generation to student travel. Maximize conversions through close communication and teamwork.
- Presentations & Events: Deliver engaging presentations to students, parents, and administrators, both virtually and in-person. Travel extensively within your region during the September-February selling season to represent CIEE at conferences and in schools.
- Sales Process & Pipeline Management: Take ownership of the entire student enrollment pipeline. Guide your team to manage their pipelines and convert leads to travelers.
- Operational & Reporting Excellence: Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and school relationship statuses in our CRM system (e.g., Salesforce). Proactively manage all administrative and customer service tasks related to the enrollment and pre-departure process.
What you’ll bring:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum of 4 years of sales experience, with a proven track record of converting leads into partnerships.
- Experience in international education, or related K-12 industries is a plus.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in sales leadership or management.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a proven ability to build a sales territory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present dynamically to large groups.
- Proficiency in using a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) to organize and prioritize a sales pipeline.
- Willingness to be a flexible team player, with a passion for education and a belief in the power of global citizenship.
- Eagerness to travel extensively within your territory during the key selling season.
- Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture
Location Requirements:
CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background check, reference check, and education and employment verification will be conducted as conditions of employment.
Reports to: Associate Director, Global Navigator High School Study Abroad
Department: Global Navigator High School Study Abroad
Location: Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico (San Diego area preferred)
Who we are:
CIEE is a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.
- You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives; our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
-
You will receive a competitive total rewards package (only applicable for U.S. employees).CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:
- Paid time off and Parental leave
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
- CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent)
- Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)
- You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.
Who you are:
The Manager of School Partnerships and Sales Outreach is a dynamic and entrepreneurial sales leader responsible for developing and growing high school partnerships and study abroad participation in a designated territory. You will generate excitement and buy-in for CIEE High School Study Abroad programs in your sales territory with varied constituents, i.e. schools, students, parents, alumni, program leaders and district heads. This role manages direct reports, guiding them to optimize the student application pipeline and meet ambitious student enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will be a master of networking and relationship-building, possess a strong ownership mentality, and excel at fostering a high-performance culture that turns sales strategies into life-changing experiences for high school students.
What you’ll do:
- Territory Ownership & Strategy: Act as the general manager of a dedicated sales territory Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico (San Diego area). Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan to meet and exceed student enrollment goals.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including principals, teachers, counselors, and alumni, to establish CIEE as the premier partner for global education.
- New Business Development: Actively prospect and conduct high-volume outreach to new schools to build a sustainable pipeline. Your entrepreneurial spirit will drive you to identify and create new partnerships that integrate study abroad into the school’s mission.
- Sales & Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports (Enrollment Coordinators) to oversee the student sales process, from lead generation to student travel. Maximize conversions through close communication and teamwork.
- Presentations & Events: Deliver engaging presentations to students, parents, and administrators, both virtually and in-person. Travel extensively within your region during the September-February selling season to represent CIEE at conferences and in schools.
- Sales Process & Pipeline Management: Take ownership of the entire student enrollment pipeline. Guide your team to manage their pipelines and convert leads to travelers.
- Operational & Reporting Excellence: Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and school relationship statuses in our CRM system (e.g., Salesforce). Proactively manage all administrative and customer service tasks related to the enrollment and pre-departure process.
What you’ll bring:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum of 4 years of sales experience, with a proven track record of converting leads into partnerships.
- Experience in international education, or related K-12 industries is a plus.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in sales leadership or management.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a proven ability to build a sales territory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present dynamically to large groups.
- Proficiency in using a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) to organize and prioritize a sales pipeline.
- Willingness to be a flexible team player, with a passion for education and a belief in the power of global citizenship.
- Eagerness to travel extensively within your territory during the key selling season.
- Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture
Location Requirements:
CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background check, reference check, and education and employment verification will be conducted as conditions of employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in study abroad advisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in international education, higher education, or a related field
- Experience advising students on academic programs and international travel logistics
- Familiarity with SEVIS and student information systems such as Banner or PeopleSoft
- Knowledge of credit transfer processes and transcript evaluation across international institutions
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with diverse student populations
- NAFSA membership or professional development in international education preferred
Tips for Your Study Abroad Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume for each institution type
University advising offices and third-party program providers look for different strengths. Emphasize SEVIS record management and transcript evaluation for campus roles, and shift to recruitment metrics and partner relationship management when applying to private program organizations.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists study abroad advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your own study abroad experience strategically
Don't just list a semester abroad as background. Describe how it shaped your advising approach, your fluency with host-country credit systems, or your ability to counsel students through pre-departure anxiety. Hiring committees treat lived experience as credibility, not decoration.
Target postings that match your credit evaluation skills
Many study abroad advisor roles require hands-on credit transfer evaluation and transcript articulation. If you have experience with a specific credit evaluation framework or student information system, name it explicitly in your cover letter to stand out against candidates with only general advising backgrounds.
Prepare a real advising scenario for interviews
Interviewers commonly present a case involving a student whose program is disrupted mid-term, a credit transfer dispute, or a crisis abroad. Walk in with a concrete example from your own experience that shows your decision-making process and how you kept the student informed throughout.
Negotiate around professional development funding
Study abroad offices frequently have more flexibility on conference travel, language training stipends, and international site visit budgets than on base salary. After receiving an offer, ask specifically about funding for NAFSA membership and regional conference attendance before accepting.
Study Abroad Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most study abroad advisors?
CIEE, Principia, and Boston University are hiring the most study abroad advisors right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, Utah, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at research universities and organizations that manage semester and faculty-led programs.
How many study abroad advisor jobs are remote?
About 50% of study abroad advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though many campus-based roles require in-person student appointments and orientation events. Sub-areas like program marketing, partner communications, and compliance reporting are most commonly offered on a hybrid or fully remote basis.
How do you become a study abroad advisor?
Start with a bachelor's degree in international education, higher education administration, or a related field, then gain direct student services experience through advising, residence life, or orientation roles. Completing your own study abroad program strengthens your credibility with students. Building familiarity with credit transfer processes, SEVIS, and NAFSA professional standards positions you well for your first full advising role.
How do you get hired as a study abroad advisor with little experience?
Entry-level roles often accept candidates who have worked as peer advisors, international student orientation leaders, or program assistants, even without formal professional advising titles. Emphasize any experience managing student inquiries, coordinating logistics for group travel, or evaluating academic documentation. A strong cover letter explaining why international education specifically draws you is weighted heavily at the screening stage.
What does the study abroad advisor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone or video screen focused on your advising philosophy and international education background, followed by an in-person or virtual panel interview with staff from advising, registrar, and student affairs teams. Many offices include a short scenario exercise asking how you would handle a student crisis or credit dispute. Reference checks with former supervisors or faculty mentors typically close the process.
Where can I find and apply to study abroad advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to study abroad advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience and target location.
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