International Engagement Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison
$52,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 19, 2025
Job Summary: International Student Services (ISS) seeks a passionate international educator and outgoing person to contribute to our international student engagement team. The team is responsible for the year-round planning, coordination, and assessment of ISS engagement events and co-curricular activities, including welcome events for new students, transition events for graduating students, and myriad social, cultural, and academic-adjacent opportunities for enrolled students. This individual will coordinate a student peer mentorship program to cultivate leadership skills and inclusive engagement between U.S. and international students. This individual will also advise the Wisconsin International Student Association (WISA) and serve as point-of-contact for ten or more registered student organizations affiliated with ISS. Affiliated student organizations are eligible to apply for grant money for events and activities on campus and in the community which promote global awareness. The incumbent will coordinate the grant application, award, and reconciliation processes. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Global Engagement and is an essential member of the Global Engagement Team (4 professional staff, 6 student staff) within the ISS office (26 staff). The Global Engagement seeks to intentionally and holistically support international students, campus, and the Madison community through coordinating events and programs that foster a sense of belonging, promote advocacy, and enhance global engagement. The Global Engagement Team supports all admitted and enrolled F/J students, F/J dependents, non-traditional international students, and U.S. students seeking to make connections with international peers. Some evening and weekend event staffing is required. ISS serves over 7,000 F/J nonimmigrant students and over 2,000 alumni on post-completion employment authorization, in addition to the J-1 student intern program and processing initial documents for admitted students. We utilize Terra Dotta ISSS batch software to maintain F/J international student compliance and communications. Responsibilities: Designs, implements, and evaluates programs to engage and develop international students in order to foster an inclusive and diverse community. 10% Schedules logistics and secures and manages resources for various programs to support international students 60% Develops programming and resource materials, within budget guidelines and across various mediums, to provide co-curricular and engagement opportunities to international students 5% Interprets and communicates student rights, responsibilities, and options related to specific requests and situations 10% Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for international students, promoting their contributions to diverse communities 15% Supervise and mentor minimum one student engagement intern per semester Tasks: Curate promotional content for ISS communications platforms Secure space and resources for ISS and ISS-affiliated registered student organization programs and co-curricular events Cultivate leadership development of international and domestic students at all degree levels through participation in ISS peer mentorship program, etc Recruit, screen, and match a diverse cohort of enrolled students to participate in an ISS peer mentorship program each semester Develop assessment tools to effectively evaluate inclusive international student engagement activities that evolve to meet student needs Develop events and programs to foster a welcoming and inclusive international community Contribute to co-curricular workshops to promote international student academic, social, and professional success and intersections of F/J student immigration regulations Participate in regular staff meetings and occasional ISS advising check-in Coordinate Global Badger Experience Grant (GBEG) application, monies, and reporting for affiliated registered student organizations to host and promote international engagement Represent ISS on planning committees, at trainings, etc. to promote inclusive engagement and representation of international students Liaise and collaborate with Exchange and Visiting Programs across several campus units. Mentor student engagement interns Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree International relations, global education, higher education, student affairs or related field Qualifications: Required skills/qualifications - Experience supervising/mentoring university students; knowledge of student leadership and identity development - Experience designing and executing activities and events with clear learning outcomes - Experience assessing learning outcomes and iterative design of activities and events - Demonstrated experience solving complex problems in cross-cultural contexts - Demonstrated commitment to social justice education and inclusive engagement - Demonstrated cross-cultural competency and written/verbal communication skills for diverse and multilingual audiences - Customer service in a fast-paced environment with competing demands - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred skills/qualifications - Experience designing promotional materials for print, web, and social media with Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar programs - Experience living, working, or studying abroad - Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English - Understanding of large research-intensive higher education settings with strong shared-governance traditions - Participation and/or leadership in professional development organizations related to international student advising and/or international education Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of three professional references through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date. Contact: Samantha Mccabe samantha.mccabe@wisc.edu 608-265-5113 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Intl Edu Coord(AE050) Department(s): A10-INTL DIVISION/STUDENT SERVICES Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 310773-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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