International Student Engagement Coordinator

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

13h

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. What You'll Do: 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. 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. About ISSO at Iowa State University: The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) employs staff with many years of experience in the U.S. and abroad. Staff members provide courteous and timely service, apply a broad range of immigration expertise, and deliver informative programming for international students, faculty, staff, postdocs, visiting scholars, and their families.

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

Iowa State Employees enjoy 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. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.