International Student Engagement Coordinator

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about creating opportunities that help students connect, grow, and thrive during their college experience? Are you seeking a role that brings variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day? If so, the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for an International Student Engagement Coordinator. This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist II.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Experience creating newsletters and managing social media communications.
• Background in international programs or global engagement offices.
• Experience monitoring budgets to ensure spending aligns with allocated funds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach International First Year Seminar (IFYS); develop curriculum, manage course content, and train staff.
• Design and lead student and scholar engagement activities; organize events that foster community and resource awareness.
• Oversee and lead ISSO signature programs (e.g., Cultural Ambassador Program, English Together, Welcome Events, Graduation Celebration).
• Develop and evaluate programming to enhance international student engagement; analyze metrics for improvement.
• Manage communications: create newsletters, implement social media strategy, ensure digital accessibility.
• Hire, train, and supervise graduate assistants and student leaders; lead weekly training sessions.
• Advise International Student Council (ISC); support leadership, finances, and programming (e.g., International Week, Food Fair).
• Collaborate with campus departments and community organizations to support and enhance programs.
• Prepare and analyze evaluations for courses and programs; make data-driven decisions.

Benefits

• comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees