Student Engagement Coordinator

ISSS is looking for a short temp casual position to fill in an immediate need within the Student Engagement team due to the busy time and limited onboarding/training time. ISSS is looking for an individual who can quickly start the tasks associated with this role due to prior experience, expertise or background. The primary role will be focused on supporting new international students.

The Student Engagement Coordinator at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is responsible for two main areas of international student engagement at the University of Minnesota. The position is mainly responsible for creating an inclusive and welcoming international learning community for new international students as they start their academic journey. 25% of their role is coordinating the Culture Corps leadership program as well as managing the programs logistics and administrative tasks during the new student cycle.

This position is part of the Student Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives team within ISSS. This team serves all international students from non-degree, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. This position will work in collaboration with the ISSS internal areas such as New Student Transition Team, Sponsored International Students, International Student Exchanges, and ISSS Programming Team as well as external campus partners such as Orientation and Transition Experiences, the Graduate School and units with the Office of Student Affairs. This position will be supervised by the Director for Student Engagement in ISSS.

As ISSS priorities shift over time, responsibilities may also shift accordingly to focus more heavily on one area or the other.

Job Responsibilities:

Program Development and Oversight (30%)

New student initiatives
Manages the virtual pre-arrival International Student Preparation Course (iPrep) including development, design, updating, implementation, and monitoring on the Canvas learning management system
Designs and develops the international student parent communications and events with Orientation and Transition Experiences (OTE) and Parent Program in August
Provides work direction for student leaders, program participants, and volunteers in various program areas including the Global Gopher Experiences (GGE) for new students; liaison with the Global Gopher Leadership team members and the Global Gopher Influencer team social media team

Student Leadership Initiatives
Develop student leadership capacity on campus
Create a framework for individualized mentorship and supervision according to program and individual student goals.
Analyze needs of Culture Corps participants, respond with appropriate program development and evaluate the outcomes of the program
Oversee the planning and implementation of the Leadership retreats with campus partners
Supervise the Culture Corps leaders

Program Delivery and Coordination (40%)

New student initiatives
Plans and implements virtual and in-person Global Gopher Experiences. These experiences are designed to orient new students with various U of M offices that they will work with during their time at the University, such as Off-Campus Housing, Academic Resources, and Boynton Health Services
Assists with planning and implementing an in-person orientation series in July and August for new international students arriving at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Partners with the Office of Housing and Residential Life on the coordination of International student early arrival housing, including creating clear and concise communications and assisting with move-out from the early arrival housing into their permanent on and off-campus housing placements

Outreach and Communications (20%):

New student initiatives
Help coordinate training and meetings with campus partners and students.
Coordinate campus partner outreach related to new student communications and processes new international students need to understand (for example, create/edit content in communications/publications such as iPrep, advisor handbook, FAQ, new student emails, website updates, etc.).
Coordinate communications (emails, social media, newsletters) in collaboration with the GPS Communications team
Assist with email responses from new students.

Student Leadership Initiatives
Promote internationalization through Culture Corps at the University of Minnesota campus by utilizing the knowledge and skills of our international students, to educate, inform and interact with members of the University community in and out of the classroom.

Application Deadline: For full consideration, application materials (cover letter and resume/CV) should be submitted by June 30th, 2026. For further questions, please contact Marina Uehara at uehar003@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The department may consider visa sponsorship for eligible applicants.

Required Qualifications:
-MA + 2 years of relevant experience or BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience in the following fields of studies: international education, teaching, cultural/social studies, higher education, counseling, social work, or a related degree
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
-Effective written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse team of people.
-Ability to handle multiple tasks during the same time frame.
-Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
-Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge with University of Minnesota policies, systems and applications such as Aplus and PeopleSoft.
- One or more years of personal and academic counseling, advising experience, managing a diverse team (students or staff), or supervising international students
- Multicultural experience such as having been an international student or studied abroad or had significant domestic multicultural experience
- Strong inclusion and student centered focus skill set
- Experience understanding student challenges and creating change based on student voice
- Experience in adapting to ambiguous situations and pivoting when priorities shift.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota's international community.

Its primary mission is to assist international students and scholars in successfully accomplishing the goals that brought them to the University. ISSS supports the University's internationalization efforts by helping departments bring new foreign nationals into the community; by providing intercultural training for students, staff, and faculty; and by offering events that build links between the U.S. and international communities on campus. The office helps new international students transition to the University of Minnesota through Global Gopher Experiences, a series of virtual and in-person events, and convenes the International Student Advisory Board to ensure international student voices are represented on campus.

Pay Range: $25.08 - $26.24 hourly, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Application Deadline: For full consideration, application materials (cover letter and resume/CV) should be submitted by June 30th, 2026. For further questions, please contact Marina Uehara at uehar003@umn.edu

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.