Roles

The International Student Engagement and Programming Coordinator is responsible for promoting international student engagement, developing programming, enhancing campus experience for all international students (UG and GR) including short term programs, working collaboratively to promote and coordinate communications, and administering the Global Competency Certificate program. The International Student Engagement and Programming Coordinator champions and administers student support services to enhance students' satisfaction and success at Northwood University. Working closely with the International Programs department and Advising department, the International Student Engagement and Programming Coordinator provides leadership supporting international students through programming and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance Northwood's Mission, Strategic initiatives, Values, Code of Ethics and Outcomes.

International Student Engagement and Programming:

• ConsultwiththeInternational Department andcoordinate programmingthatencourages participation by international students(oncampusactivities,volunteer activities,oncampusemployment, student committees, etc.)
• Coordinate regular programming events (e.g.Soup & Substance andATaste of Culture) that showcase international students andthe global student population at NU as well as organizing short programs andcamps during summer and/or winter
• Develop personal relationshipswith internationalstudents to become aware of their attitudes, interests, needs, and concerns through regular group and/or individual meetings
• ServeastheadvisortotheInternational StudentOrganization(s)
• Fosterinternationalstudents'engagementinthecommunityatlarge.
• Serveas NUliaisontocommunityinternationalgroupsandevents
• Organize andplanlocal transportationto local events andstoressostudents stayinvolved andhaveaccess to shopping
• Workwithstudentaffairsstafftosupportaccommodation ofinternational studentswithinhousing,food service, and student life
• Managetheplanningandimplementationofinternationalorientationatthestartofeverysemester
• Coordinateandassistwiththepick-upofarrivinginternationalstudentsatthebeginningofeachsemester
• ServeasaDesignatedSchoolOfficial(DSO)pursuanttoUSDepartmentofHomelandSecurityregulations

Global Competency Certificate:

• Coordinateandmanagetheimplementation,execution of,andrecruitment fortheGlobalCompetency Certificate
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Mastersdegreestronglypreferred
• Have 2-5 year experience in student affairs especially working withInternational Students, event planning and programming.
• Possessstrongorganizationalskillswiththeabilitytomulti-task.
• Haveexcellent interpersonal,communication andpresentation skills,bothwrittenandoral,whichtranscenddiverse audiences.
• PossessworkingknowledgeofMicrosoftOfficeprogramsandothersoftwareprograms
• Havetheabilitytoworkwith diversegroups,individualsandcultures.
• Havecross-culturalcounselingexperience.
• Be highly motivated and solution-orientated with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the University.

Expectations

• ReportdirectlytotheDeanofStudentAffairs
• Developandcoordinateprojectsandprogramslistedabove
• Possessavaliddriver'slicense.
• Update SEVIS information as needed

Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University's outcomes atwww.northwood.edu/aboutus/.