International Partnership Coordinator

Saginaw Valley State University•Lexington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Partnership Coordinator reports to the Director of the Office of International Programs (OIP) and manages and develops sustainable partnerships with international universities. The role also provides services to inbound F-1 and J-1 exchange students from partner institutions. This is a one-year temporary position with potential for renewal contingent on available funding. The coordinator maintains partner relationships and programs, manages budgets and agreements, supports visiting delegations and scholars, and advises international students as they adjust to campus life. The position also coordinates exchange student services and cultural activities, supports short-study programs, and assists with faculty hiring and program promotion. The role requires domestic and international travel, occasional weeknight and weekend work, and the ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese. General supervision is received from the Director of the Office of International Programs; functional supervision is exercised over student assistants. Work is generally performed indoors without exposure to adverse conditions. Work associated with the position must be performed within Michigan, except for university-related domestic and international travel. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout employment; the university does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this classification.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Two to three years of professional experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and maintain a flexible schedule that accommodates travel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Initiative, independence, and leadership skills.
Experience making presentations to large groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to interact positively with a diverse campus community.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at hire and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Asian Studies, international education, or a related field.
Experience living or studying abroad.
Customer-service-oriented attitude.
Team player with a strong performance record.

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop international partnerships, including 1+3, 2+2, exchange, and sponsored programs, aligned with university strategic priorities in collaboration with the Director of International Programs.
Foster relationships with partner institutions through regular communication and engagement.
Manage international partnership program budgets and agreements.
Prepare reports on partnership activities and track exchange balances.
Coordinate agendas and logistics, including visa applications and travel reservations, for SVSU delegations traveling internationally.
Plan and coordinate agendas and logistical needs for delegations and visiting scholars from partner institutions and organizations.
Manage apartments for international visiting scholars.
Facilitate and lead local cultural trips for international students and scholars.
Provide personal services and advising to help international students and scholars adjust and feel a sense of belonging in the campus community.
Assist exchange students with applications, enrollment, academic advising, cultural activities, credit transfer, and billing.
Track students, ratios, and budgets for student exchange programs.
Facilitate online cultural exchange events with partnership program students in Asia and other international locations.
Assist with hiring adjunct faculty to teach abroad at partner institutions.
Manage social media and create promotional materials for partnership programs.
Support inbound Short-Study at SVSU programs for partner schools.
Translate partner school communications between English and Mandarin Chinese as needed.
Attend conferences for professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.