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International Student Services Coordinator (Online)

Employer
Dallas Theological Seminary
Location
Highland Park, TX, Working from home
Closing date
Nov 10, 2024
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Specialty
Student & Scholar Services
Position Type
Coordinator
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
Other
Job Details

Dallas Campus - Dallas, TX Part Time Hourly Non Exempt On Campus

Job Summary

The mission of Dallas Theological Seminary as a professional, graduate-level school is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. For more information, read more about our mission here and also read or hear about our core values.

The International Student Services Coordinator will manage services for DTS’s international population. They will assist the Senior ISS Coordinator with meeting the needs of international students for success throughout the entire international student life cycle (from matriculation to graduation). Please note: this is an in-person position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with student groups (i.e. International Student Fellowship, Student Council, Student Missions Fellowship, and others)

  • Develop and execute programs for the acculturation/integration of DTS’s international student population online (i.e. English language training, intercultural engagement, and so on)

  • Work with the ISS team in coordinating relevant workshops and international events (online) to assist the Senior Director and Assistant Director in providing training and support for the international community online

  • Work with the International ThM100 Coordinator through administrative tasks related to the 100 Global Leaders ThM Scholarship Program, in support of International Academic Advising beginning FA24, and International Admissions for SP25

  • Work with the Engagement Specialist (International) in providing resources and services for DTS’s international population with regional churches, ministries, and individual donors




  • Coordinate the onboarding of new online international students with Online Student Engagement

  • Monitor at-risk students and provide customized intervention services to facilitate student success

  • Work collaboratively with faculty and leadership to support the development of strategies to enhance student retention

  • Work with the Assistant Director of ISD and others to provide pastoral care for international students and their families as needed

  • Assisting the department with meeting QEP standards as required by the Seminary



Job Qualifications


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Comfortable working online using MS Teams and Zoom

  • Preference as a multilingual communicator (English + Chinese, Spanish, Mandarin, or other language)

  • Cultural awareness and willingness to work cross-culturally

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software

  • Project management skills preferred, but not required


Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, equivalent, or higher.
Experience in working with international populations.
Experience in teaching English as a foreign language preferred, but not required. Experience with honor/shame and power/fear cultures.

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

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