International Student Engagement Coordinator

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Ames, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

International Student Engagement Coordinator

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree.

Teaching experience.

Experience planning and coordinating events.

Experience creating newsletters and managing social media communications.

Background in international programs or global engagement offices.

Experience monitoring budgets to ensure spending aligns with allocated funds.

Job Description:

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 Youll 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

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

December 22 2025

Posting Close Date:

January 4 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18319


Required Experience:

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Position Title:International Student Engagement CoordinatorJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:Masters degree.Teaching experience.Experience planning and coordinating events.Experience creating ...
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