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Academic Coordinator, International Affairs

Classification Information

International Affairs
International Affairs is responsible for serving the universitys international community, providing interpretation, and counseling to international students, employees and campus partners on visas and immigration laws, governmental regulations affecting immigration, social security, consular processing, and other statutory and regulatory rules to ensure compliance. May advise and provide counseling to students and others on matters pertaining to cross-cultural adjustment, academic, and financial concerns.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
A - Academic Administration
Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Academic Coordinator for International Affairs plays a crucial role in supporting the university's international student community by providing assistance and guidance on a range of academic and immigration-related matters. The position involves working directly with international students, offering advice on visas, immigration laws, and governmental regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements. The coordinator also provides counseling on cross-cultural adjustment, academic challenges, and financial concerns to help students succeed and integrate into the academic environment. In this individual contributor role, the Academic Coordinator is responsible for coordinating various international student programs, activities, and services. The position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure students' academic needs are met while also supporting their personal and cultural adjustments. The coordinator must handle a range of administrative tasks and act as an authoritative source on policies and procedures related to international student affairs, ensuring the delivery of services is effective and responsive to students' needs.