Posting Information
Department Study Abroad \- 313800
Career Area Administrative/Clerical Support
Posting Open Date 02/26/2026
Application Deadline 03/03/2026
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Terra Dotta and Curriculum Support Administrator
Position Number 20064285
Vacancy ID S026932
Full\-time/Part\-time Full\-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $20\.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date 03/30/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Study Abroad Office (SAO) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the primary unit charged with study abroad program development, oversight, and advising. SAO creates transformative global learning experiences for all students to pursue their Carolina education at sites around the world. UNC Chapel Hill is a national leader in study abroad participation and ranks in the top 10 among all U.S. higher education institutions for annual study abroad enrollment. Based within the College of Arts \& Sciences, the office oversees study abroad and domestic study programs that enroll students from the College as well as other UNC Schools. Programs include student exchange, direct\-enroll, partner provider, and UNC faculty\-led programs, and educational opportunities that encompass traditional courses, internships, research, service and virtual programs. The SAO employs a staff of approximately 20 fulltime professionals and manages a recharge center and total budget of $30MM, consisting of $15MM in cash and an additional $15MM in expense transactions. The Study Abroad Office serves over 2500 outgoing undergraduate students plus over 300 incoming students from UNC’s global partners. The office collaborates with academic and administrative units throughout the College, as well as with other UNC schools in support the University’s global mission. The Office is affiliated with UNC Global and is located in the FedEx Global Education Center. Though based within the College of Arts \& Sciences, the office serves as a resource for the entire Carolina community.
Position Summary
The Terra Dotta Support Administrator will support the day\-to\-day operations of the Study Abroad Office’s application and data management platform, Terra Dotta (TDS). Working closely with the Terra Dotta Specialist, the assistant will help ensure program content is accurate, accessible, and up to date while contributing to ongoing projects that improve system usability and accessibility. This role is ideal for students interested in global education, systems management, UX/accessibility standards, or higher education administration. Additionally, in this role the TDS Support Administrator will also support curriculum integration initiatives by analyzing syllabi, identifying disciplinary alignment, and understanding course review workflows in collaboration with academic departments on campus. The TDS Support Administrator is expected to maintain academic integrity while facilitating the assessment of international university coursework.
Learning opportunities for this role include: Hands\-on experience with a widely used international education platform (Terra Dotta), exposure to accessibility standards in a higher education setting, insight into international program administration and global learning systems, and mentorship and training from Study Abroad professionals. Additionally, please find some of the activities that may be associated with the role below:
- Learn the Terra Dotta platform and support basic system functionality and navigation.
- Assist with maintaining and updating study abroad program brochures, including uploading new content and ensuring consistency across entries.
- Implement and apply content templates in Terra Dotta to streamline information management.
- Collaborate on the Study Abroad Office’s accessibility improvement project by helping review and update digital content in accordance with WCAG standards.
- Track and report errors, inconsistencies, or outdated materials within the TDS system.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and feedback sessions as needed.
- Perform other administrative or technical tasks as assigned, with increasing responsibility based on skill and interest.
- Strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel)
- Interest in international education, accessibility, or web content management
- Comfort learning new software systems (training will be provided)
- Basic understanding of or interest in digital accessibility (WCAG standards)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Management Preferences
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.