International Program Coordinator

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27548BR

International Support Services


Position Overview

The International Support Services office provides programs and services for approximately 2,000 international students and scholars representing over one hundred different countries. The mission of ISS is supporting our international community through engagement, education, and compliance.

The Student Program Coordinator is a member of the Engagement Team and reports to the Assistant Director of Advising and Retention.  The Engagement Team supports three main areas of international student and scholar engagement: 1) programming 2) resource education and 3) orientation.  Programming will include developing and promoting opportunities to connect domestic and international students, as well as to provide experiences that foster leadership and enhance student development through cultural exchange and community service programs. Resource education will include sharing and connecting international students with appropriate academic, financial, social and health resources and services available on campus and in the community.  Orientation will include planning and implementing the online and in-person orientation programs for new international students and scholars that contribute to their integration into the larger community.  The position requires working flexible hours to address program needs, including occasional evening and weekend hours.


Job Description

70% Programming & Resource Education

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement ISS programs and events for international students and scholars to support cultural exchange and community service.
  • Coordinate programs and events during the academic year that offer international students opportunities to integrate within the KU and Lawrence communities.
  • Design ongoing marketing and promotional materials for ISS, KU, and community events that support cultural exchange and community service.
  • Advise international student organizations affiliated with the ISS office as assigned and assist the organizations with developing and implementing events with an international focus on campus.
  • Implement strategies that strengthen international student retention at KU including proactive communication and outreach to students via email, phone call, and remote or in-person meetings.
  • Identify students in need of support resources and inform the students on how best to access those resources.
  • Collaborate with KU offices and departments that work with international students or offer academic and social support to all KU students and connect students to available resources.
  • Counsel and advise international students on immigration-related matters related to retention efforts (ex. impact of reducing their course load, medical/health situations, probation and dismissals, etc.).
20% Orientation
  • Develop, plan, and implement the multi-day International Student Orientation three times annually. Requires independent collaboration and connecting with campus and community resources, developing orientation materials (print and online), coordinating activities, facilities, etc.   
  • Recruit, train, and supervise up to 30 student workers (orientation leaders) during orientation preparation and implementation. 
  • Assist with weekly international scholar orientation.
10% Other Duties as Assigned
  • Other duties as assigned to support the mission of International Support Services.

Position Requirements

The position requires the ability to work flexible hours to address program needs, as trips and events will often take place in the evenings and on weekends.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • One (1) year experience in planning events & activities and implementing workshops, seminars and/or programs.
  • Experience in planning programs to support experience in a higher education environment.
  • Experience in relating effectively with people from various cultures as evidenced by meaningful interaction within a social, living, working, or classroom environment as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Experience managing multiple tasks and projects with success as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Experience working independently and as a cooperative member of a team as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree with emphasis in International Education, Educational Administration, Counseling, Social Work, English as a Second Language, foreign languages and cultures or other related fields.
  • Experience working with international students and/or living, studying and working abroad.
  • Experience as a staff member and/or volunteer with orientation and programming events or workshops for international students.
  • Experience in a supervisory role and/or significant leadership position.
  • Experience requiring the ability to work with and sensitively towards individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Fluency in language(s) other than English.

    • Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete online application consists of:

    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • Three professional references

    Only complete applications will be considered.
    • Application review begins Monday, April 22, 2024 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is received.

    Advertised Salary Range

    $40,000 - $45,000


    Application Review Begins

    22-Apr-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    27-May-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    FLSA Status

    Administrative


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Job Family

    Advising,Career&StudentSrv-KUL


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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