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Study finds that the US study abroad sector in Ireland contributes €220M and 448 jobs to the Irish economy each year.

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JOB AD CLOSED - IFSA Dublin - Student Advisor

A vacancy has arisen for a full-time student advisor to work in a busy study abroad office for the Institute for Study Abroad, IFSA, in Dublin. You will be a member of a small team acting as the initial point of contact for primarily US students who are spending a semester studying at university in Ireland.

You will provide the students with support throughout their time here. The position is suited to someone with first class customer service skills and an ability to order competing demands in an organised and professional manner. Excellent computer skills are essential.

The post requires previous experience of providing administrative support and assistance within a similar working environment. The role requires someone who can work well with others in a friendly, approachable manner. The candidate should be flexible and open to change and be able to meet all deadlines, including during busy periods.

Part of this role involves planning short term study abroad programs and overseeing those programs while they are in Ireland. Overnight travel within Ireland is required, as is some evening and weekend work (overtime pay applies). The role also involves sharing coverage of an emergency pager approximately one week out of every four. The candidate will be a university graduate and will have played an active part in campus life while studying at university.

POSITION FILLED - Duquesne University - Assistant Resident Director (part-time)

Position Description: The ARD works in close conjunction with, and under the supervision of the Director, and assists with Residence Life and Student Life affairs at the campus. The ARD helps to ensure the safety, health and welfare of students, to supervise activities on and off campus, including group excursions. The ARD helps with matters related to the unusual general semester schedule of the program.

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Autumn Workshop: Encouraging Resilience and Independence in Study Abroad

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How can study abroad professionals bring our perspective - which particularly values the opportunities presented by discomfort, ambiguity, and struggle in developing intercultural skills - to helping today’s young adults develop the resilience and independence that past generations were given the opportunity to learn at a much younger age?

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POSITION FILLED - IFSA-Butler Student Coordinator - Galway

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IFSA-Butler are looking for a part time team member in Galway. The successful person will be the first point of contact for our students studying at NUIG. They will help at our student orientations and our events. Flexibility and the ability to respond to student queries promptly is vital for this role, as is excellent local knowledge. This position is suited to a post graduate student with fluent English.

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to Maria Keane, mkeane@ifsa-butler.org

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POSITION FILLED - IFSA-Butler Student Advisor

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IFSA-Butler is seeking a full-time student advisor. The Student Advisor will be a member of a small team acting as the initial point of contact for North American study abroad students and will provide them with support throughout their time in Ireland. The position is suited to someone with first class customer service skills and an ability to order competing demands in an organised and professional manner. The post requires previous experience of providing administrative support and assistance within a similar working environment. The role requires someone who can work well with others in a friendly, approachable manner. The candidate should be flexible and open to change and able to meet all deadlines, including during busy periods. The candidate will be a third level university graduate and will have played an active part in campus life while studying at university. Further details and application instructions are available here.