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Senior 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 3
Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.
A - Academic Administration
Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Senior Academic Coordinator for International Affairs plays a pivotal role in supporting the international student community by overseeing and coordinating various academic and immigration services. This role involves providing expert advice and guidance on complex visa and immigration issues, as well as advising students on cross-cultural adaptation, academic challenges, and financial concerns. The Senior Academic Coordinator works closely with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure international students receive the necessary support to succeed both academically and personally. In addition to the core responsibilities of advising and counseling, this senior-level position also involves managing and leading initiatives within the International Affairs office, ensuring that programs are effectively implemented to meet the needs of the international student body. The Senior Academic Coordinator will act as a subject matter expert on immigration and academic policies, providing mentorship and training to junior staff and colleagues. With a high degree of autonomy, this role is integral in developing and implementing strategies to enhance international students’ experiences, ensuring compliance with university policies and government regulations while fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.