Coordinator Academic Support Services (Office of International Student & Scholar Services)

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Supports international student engagement at the university by developing and implementing international student activities, programming, and events. Advises students on intercultural adjustment and social, cultural, financial, and personal matters. Liaises with other departments and student groups, and coordinates communication efforts. Manages departmental social media and serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.

• Responsible for international student programs and activities for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, including International Education Week, workshops, welcome events, coffee hours, graduation ceremonies, and more.
• Assists with planning and implementation of the International Student Orientation each term, including presenting orientation sessions and activities.
• Coordinates the peer mentor program including recruitment, training, and supervision of students participating in the program.
• Coordinates student recruitment and FIU participation in Florida International Leadership Conference. Serves as chaperone/advisor and accompanies student group to the weekend conference.
• Serves as liaison for student engagement with Campus Life and student groups, including International Student Union, SGA.
• Assists with leadership of Graduate Assistants and coordination of G.A. hiring processes.
• Manages department social media.
• Monitors ISSS website and coordinates information updates as needed.
• Delivers presentations to faculty, staff, and student groups. Serves on committees as needed.
• Serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the Department of State and as backup to the Associate Director on immigration compliance for J-1 students and scholars.
• Assists with tracking student programming budget and presenting annual budget request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree.

Departmental Requirements

Must be a lawful permanent resident or citizen of the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security for designation as an Alternate Responsible Officer and/or Designated School Official.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with programming and student engagement activities.
• Experience working with international students or cross-cultural experience preferred.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $45,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to work occasional evenings, and/or weekends

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

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Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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