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International Advisor

🇺🇸 University, Mississippi 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K - $64K 💻 Other 🗓️ November 11th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Mississippi is hiring an International Advisor. This role manages programmatic, operational, and fiscal support for international students and scholars, collaborating with campus partners and maintaining relationships with consulates and foreign bodies. The position requires planning and executing community programming while ensuring continuous communication with international individuals from pre-arrival to post-graduation.

Highlights
  • Oversee international community support programs and operations within the International Engagement and Success Office.
  • Plan and execute events and initiatives for international students and scholars.
  • Manage communication with international students and scholars throughout their time at the university.
  • Maintain partnerships with consulates, foreign governing bodies, and on-campus departments.
  • Bachelor's degree required, with relevant experience preferred but not mandatory.
  • Salary range: $42,640.00 - $63,980.80 annually, with a budgeted salary of $45,000.
  • Work closely with campus student service centers to provide comprehensive support.
  • Position demands cultural competence, empathy, fiscal responsibility, and enthusiasm.
  • University requires notification for reasonable accommodations prior to interviews.
  • Background checks, including criminal and credit history, apply to employment candidates.

International Advisor Full Description

International Advisor
University, MS
Full time

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
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Department:
Office of Global Engagement

Job Summary:The International Advisor oversees the programmatic, operational, and fiscal management of international community support for specific populations of students and scholars and in support of the International Engagement and Success Office (IESO) as a whole, in conjunction with campus partners, faculty and staff, and the manager of the IESO. Attention to detail, fiscal responsibility, enthusiasm, cultural competence, and empathy are necessary skills and competencies for the position.

Job Description:
  • Plans and executes programming for the international community.
  • Communicates with international students and scholars, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.
  • Maintains relationships with partners, relevant consulates, and foreign governing bodies.
  • Coordinates with various on-campus departments and student service centers to provide holistic international student support.
  • The IESO requests a cover letter and resume demonstrating the candidate’s experience and desire to serve the international community at the University of Mississippi.
  • The budgeted salary for this position is $45,000 annually.

Job Responsibilities:
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Education Qualifications:Bachelor's  (Required)
Experience:Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required
Compensation:$42,640.00 - $63,980.80
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.