International Advisor

University of Mississippi • University, MS

5d • $42,640 - $63,981

About The Position

The International Advisor oversees the programmatic, operational, and fiscal management of international community support for specific populations of students and scholars and supports the International Engagement and Success Office (IESO) as a whole. The role works in conjunction with campus partners, faculty and staff, and the IESO manager. Attention to detail, fiscal responsibility, enthusiasm, cultural competence, and empathy are necessary skills and competencies.

The advisor plans and executes programming for the international community; communicates with international students and scholars from pre-arrival through post-graduation; maintains relationships with partners, relevant consulates, and foreign governing bodies; and coordinates with on-campus departments and student service centers to provide holistic international student support. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume demonstrating their experience and desire to serve the international community at the University of Mississippi.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Attention to detail, fiscal responsibility, enthusiasm, cultural competence, and empathy.
• An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered, with substitutions assessed on a 1:1 basis.
• Submit a cover letter and resume demonstrating experience and desire to serve the international community at the University of Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute programming for the international community.
• Communicate with international students and scholars from pre-arrival to post-graduation.
• Maintain relationships with partners, relevant consulates, and foreign governing bodies.
• Coordinate with on-campus departments and student service centers to provide holistic international student support.
• Oversee programmatic, operational, and fiscal management of international community support for specific student and scholar populations and support the IESO as a whole.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time