Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, International Programs

Ursinus College • Collegeville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a first point of contact for international students and study abroad participants, providing guidance on campus resources, adjustment, and program participation. The Fellow supports advising processes, assists with F-1 and J-1 student services, and develops a working knowledge of immigration regulations. Responsibilities include assisting with orientations, engagement efforts, study abroad advising, application management, and program coordination. The Fellow will also help plan and implement programs promoting global learning and intercultural engagement, assist in supervising international student ambassadors, and collaborate with campus partners on events and outreach. Maintaining accurate student data, supporting administrative workflows, and ensuring timely handling of records are key aspects of the role. The position also involves processing transcripts for students returning from study abroad, documenting processes, and supporting the onboarding of the incoming Fellow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A strong interest in global education, student engagement, or higher education administration.
• Prior experience studying abroad, working with international students, or engaging in intercultural environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort working in a student-facing role.
• High levels of initiative, maturity, and professional judgment.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Interest in pursuing graduate study or a professional career in international education or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Availability to respond to emergencies outside of regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

• preferred Ursinus degree
• Familiarity with additional languages or international experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for international students and study abroad participants, responding to inquiries and providing guidance on common questions related to campus resources, adjustment, and program participation.
• Support advising processes by meeting with students, triaging concerns, referring complex or sensitive matters to professional staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to a student-centered, responsive office environment.
• Support core functions related to F-1 and J-1 student services, including communications, documentation, and tracking of key requirements.
• Develop and apply a working knowledge of immigration regulations in day-to-day operations.
• Assist with international students' orientation and ongoing engagement efforts, including arranging or handling local transportation.
• Provide emergency support and advisement for international and study abroad students as needed.
• Provide general advising on study abroad opportunities, application processes, and timelines.
• Support application management, student outreach, and program promotion.
• Assist in coordinating pre-departure and re-entry programming.
• Plan and implement programs that promote global learning, intercultural engagement, and student participation.
• Assist in hiring and supervising international student ambassadors.
• Collaborate with campus partners on events and outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to presentations, marketing, and communications efforts.
• Maintain accurate student data in systems such as Via TRM or Suitable.
• Support administrative workflows, reporting, and process documentation.
• Ensure timely and detail-oriented handling of records and communications.
• Assist with processing transcripts of Ursinus students returning from study abroad.
• Document processes and maintain continuity of key responsibilities.
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer to the incoming Fellow during the transition period.

What This Job Offers

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