MENA Region Student Services Coordinator

104058BR

Campus: Tempe

Coordinator

Job Description

Arizona State University continues to be a top choice for international students from around the world. Under supervision of the Associate Director of Student Experience, the MENA Region Student Services Coordinator will assist in developing and implementing campus academic success initiatives and internationalization programs for international students from the MENA region that are administered by the International Students and Scholars Center. Will also serve as a student club adviser and Designated School Official.

Job Family

Generic

Department Name

International Students Scholar

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$44,000-$46,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

13-September-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Generate regular reports for ISSC team about MENA student engagement and activities
• Develops and coordinates events and programs to meet the academic, career, social and cultural needs of new and returning MENA international students
• Manages communications through email and other channels with current students from the MENA region
• Increases MENA student awareness of and engagement in programming and resources provided by the ISSC and other offices at ASU
• Advocates for individual students in need of assistance from the International Students and Scholars Center
• Supports retention of first year international students from the MENA region
• Serve as club adviser for international student groups from the MENA region
• Facilitate programs and services for the adjustment and integration of international students into the campus community
• Supports and collaborates with the rest of the ISSC Programming team on projects and programs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
• Skill in planning, analyzing, coordinating activities, and establishing priorities.
• Skill in effective cross-cultural communication, both verbal and written.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a diversified population.
• Skill in designing and delivering large group presentations, workshops, and professional meetings.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in higher education, international education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in program budgeting, development, coordination, and evaluation.
• Experience in cross-cultural communication and programming.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and data sets
• Knowledge of trends related to campus internationalization and international faculty and scholar recruitment.
• Language skill, Arabic preferred
• Evidence of eligibility to work in the US.

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computers; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 35 pounds. May require irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Department Statement

The International Students and Scholars Center is one of several departments comprising the Division of Enrollment Services which utilizes a variety of strategies to enroll and support a diverse student population representative of Arizona State University’s vision.

The International Students and Scholars Center is comprised of a staff of trained experts, versed in the details and requirements of academic and employment-based programs, who provide visa and immigration advice and support to visiting students and scholars. These services include oversight of visa programs, planning and coordinating orientations for the international students, and assisting with visa and immigration for new students, staff, and scholars.

Arizona State University currently enrolls over 12,000 international students from around 145 countries and each year hosts nearly 700 international faculty and scholars. The office working collaboratively with academic and administrative units implements a shared institutional vision of expanded international study, global awareness and comprehensive internationalization to enhance the overall experience of international students and scholars at ASU.

ASU offers an array of employee benefits, including reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents; competitive rates for health and life benefits; a wellness program; disability and leaves program (vacation, sick, and family); paid holidays; and retirement programs. Visit https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits for further details, as well as https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-application to view ASU President Crow’s video on what ASU has to offer employees.

Mission

A globally minded team providing comprehensive support, advisement and advocacy for ASU international students, scholars and faculty, while maintaining the highest standard of integrity and immigration compliance to ensure that ASU continues to be a top choice for the international academic community.

Vision

To fashion an international campus environment that welcomes and supports citizens from around the world, who are then inspired to create, collaborate, and catalyze the community around common values that synthesize new opportunities to transform global citizenship.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.