International Student Success Advisor

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rinker Center for Global Affairs at Ball State University invites applications for the position of International Student Success Advisor. This position develops and implements programs and initiatives that promote intercultural learning, global awareness, and meaningful cross-cultural engagement among domestic and international students. Through collaboration with campus partners, student organizations, faculty, and staff, this position creates opportunities for students to build intercultural competence, develop global perspectives, and engage across differences. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder who is passionate about student academic and professional development and enjoys creating transformative learning experiences outside the classroom. They will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrate creativity and initiative in program development, and possess a strong commitment to supporting the success and well-being of all students. Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required to support student programming and events. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. This role requires an on campus presence; it is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution by date of employment
• One year of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, academic coaching, or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent personal computer skills
• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Three plus years of experience in academic advising, international student services, counseling, or related field in higher education
• Familiarity with Ball State curriculum
• Familiarity with Banner and Degree Works
• Familiarity with international students' immigration requirements/rules.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administration
• Ability to identify barriers to international students' success and facilitate effective remedies
• Ability to synthesize information and prioritize goals
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal platforms
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain regular contact with international student to nurture students and assist in their academic journey.
• Support international students and provide services in person and remotely, as needed
• Support existing international students’ programing activities, foster new ones aiming at cross-culturing international and domestic students, as well as globalization of the campus community
• Provide guidance to students and be a point of contact for campus resources aiming at enhancing the international student experience and developing cultural competencies like, but not limited to, tax resources, sexual assault awareness and prevention training, and Office of Disability Services
• Maintain a line of communication with international students and assist those having difficulty by facilitating existing Rinker Center for Global Affairs resources or pointing international students to other available campus resources
• Serve as a coach and mentor to international students to aid in their development of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs they need to succeed in college and their careers
• Collaborate with students’ assigned academic advisor(s) to help students understand and develop a degree plan and timely graduation plan.
• Collaborate directly with the Assistant Director of Global Initiatives at the Rinker Center for Global Affairs on data needs to make informed decision aiming at better assisting the students and increasing international students’ success and retention
• Collaborate with other units and members of the Rinker Center for Global Affairs and Enrollment Planning and Management (EPM) to successfully implement the strategic goals established by its center’s leadership team
• Participate in regular training and professional development to maintain and increase skill set
• Pursue state and regional involvement in international services professional organizations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• paid 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 10 holidays a year
• paid parental leave (6 weeks)
• affordable health and dental insurance
• robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
• a range of retirement benefits
• 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
• 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree
• 80 percent of your graduate tuition
• comprehensive medical and dental plans
• a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to)
• a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level