International Scholar Program Coordinator

100440BR

Campus: Tempe

Coordinator

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director/Assistant Director, the program coordinator assists in developing and implementing campus internationalization programs and academic success initiatives for the international population, in particular supporting the international faculty and scholars team programming initiatives that include but not limited to orientation and post arrival assistance, cultural and academic adjustments, scholar and faculty connections, campus and community outreach, internationalization programs and advocacy initiatives for exchange visitor and foreign faculty.

Department Name

International Students Scholar

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$42,000 per year

Essential Duties

• Oversee faculty and scholar’s team’s programming initiatives including maintaining scholar signature events and create a robust program
• Develop and coordinate resources and materials to advance campus internationalization initiatives for international faculty and scholar success
• Act as liaison with the community, faculty, scholars, and staff in facilitating university-wide programs.
• Consult with ASU staff and international faculty/scholars to inform them of the development of various academic and leadership activities.
• Provide International scholar consultation and offer resources to their families
• Develop and carry out program evaluation activities.
• Participate in the action plans for the International Students and Scholars Center
• Develop cultural workshops, focus groups, and programmatic events for multiple campuses and for specific population groups based on the campus and group needs.
• Develop services to fulfill international faculty and scholar support, professional development, cultural adjustment, and immigration needs.
• Develop performance indicators, and accountability reports for programs, workshops, and other events.
• Develop tracking and follow-up mechanisms to understand the progression and engagement of international scholars and faculty.
• Supports and collaborates with the rest of the ISSC Programming team on projects and programs related to the International Scholar Community as needed.
• Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
• Skill in planning, analyzing, coordinating activities, and establishing priorities.
• Skill in effective cross-cultural communication, both verbal and written.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a diversified population.
• Skill in designing and delivering large group presentations, workshops, and professional meetings.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in higher education, international education, intercultural communication, or related field.
• Experience in program budgeting, development, coordination, and evaluation.
• Experience in cross-cultural communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trends related to campus internationalization and international faculty and scholar recruitment.
• Experience in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; ability to conclude from scholar data sets.
• Evidence of eligibility to work in the US

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• May require irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Regular review of completed tasks.

Department Statement

The International Students and Scholars Center is one of several departments comprising the Division of Enrollment Services which utilizes a variety of strategies to enroll and support a diverse student population representative of Arizona State University’s vision.
The International Students and Scholars Center is comprised of a staff of trained experts, versed in the details and requirements of academic and employment-based programs, who provide visa and immigration advice and support to visiting students and scholars. These services include oversight of visa programs, planning and coordinating orientations for the international students, and assisting with visa and immigration for new students, staff, and scholars.
Arizona State University currently enrolls over 11,000 international students from around 130 countries and each  year hosts nearly 700 international faculty and scholars. The office working collaboratively with academic and  administrative units implements a shared institutional vision of expanded international study, global awareness and  comprehensive internationalization to enhance the overall experience of international students and scholars at ASU.
ASU offers an array of employee benefits, including reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents; competitive rates for health and life benefits; a wellness program; disability and leaves program (vacation, sick, and family); paid holidays; and retirement programs. Visit https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits for further details, as well as https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-application to view ASU President Crow’s video on what ASU has to offer employees.

Mission
A globally minded team providing comprehensive support, advisement and advocacy for ASU international students, scholars and faculty, while maintaining the highest standard of integrity and immigration compliance to ensure that ASU continues to be a top choice for the international academic community.  

Vision
To fashion an international campus environment that welcomes and supports citizens from around the world, who are then inspired to create, collaborate, and catalyze the community around common values that synthesize new opportunities to transform global citizenship.  

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.