International Student Engagement Coordinator

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.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students