International Partnership Coordinator

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Full or Part Time:

Hours:

Exempt:

Supervisory Org:

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of the Office of International Programs (OIP), the International Partnership Coordinator is responsible for managing and developing sustainable international partnerships with international universities around the world and offers services to inbound F-1 and J-1 exchange students from partner institutions.

This is a 1-year temporary position with the potential for renewal contingent on available funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and develop international partnerships (e.g. 1+3, 2+2, exchange partners, sponsored programs) that align with the university’s strategic priorities in collaboration with the Director of International Programs.
• Foster strong relationships with partner institutions through regular communication and engagement.
• Manage the international partnership programs budget and agreements.
• Prepare reports on partnership activities and keep track of exchange balance.
• Assists with the coordination of the agenda and logistical arrangements (including visa application and travel reservations) for SVSU delegations traveling internationally.
• Planning and coordination of the agenda and logistical needs for delegations and visiting scholars from partner institutions and organizations.
• Manage the apartments for international visiting scholars.
• Facilitate and lead local cultural trips for international students and scholars.
• Offer personal services and advising to help international students and scholars adjust and gain a sense of belonging within the campus community.
• Assist exchange students through application, enrollment, academic advising, cultural activities, credit transfer and billing.
• Track students, ratios, and budgets of student exchange programs.
• Facilitate cultural exchange events online with partnership program students in Asia and other international locations.
• Assist in hiring adjunct faculty to teach abroad at partner institutions.
• Manage the social media and create promotion materials for the partnership programs.
• Support the inbound Short-Study at SVSU programs of the partner schools.
• Translate partner school communications from English to Mandarin Chinese or vice versa as needed.
• Attend conferences for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Director of the Office of International Programs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision is exercised over student assistants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree.
• Two/three years of professional experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin Chinese, both in spoken and written form.
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, with a flexible schedule that accommodates travel.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative, independence and leadership skills are essential.
• Must have experience making presentations to large groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Asian Studies, international education, or related field.
• Experience living or studying abroad.
• Customer-service oriented attitude.
• Team player with strong performance record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some weeknights and weekends (e.g., due to different time zones), including intermittent travel, will be required.
• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan, except for university-related travel, which may include domestic and international travel.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.  Since SVSU does not participate in E-Verify, candidates for employment are not eligible for STEM OPT extensions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.