International and Cultural Programs Coordinator

Wayne State College is seeking an International and Cultural Programs Coordinator.

Nature of Work: 

Provide support to international student populations and facilitate a welcoming campus community in which all students are encouraged to share their individual cultural backgrounds and experiences with one another in a respectful manner; coordinate student programing; initiate and implement educational programs concerning issues centered around marginalized student communities; collaborate with Admissions to increase international students; and, serve as a retention specialist for underrepresented student populations.

Examples of work Performed: 

1. Follow federal laws to ensure international student scholars are in complete compliance to maintain legal status.
2. Collaborate with Admissions to increase international student enrollment.
3. Collaborate with Director to actualize the WSC strategic goals to promote a campus community which provides meaningful access to all students, global engagement and cultural enrichment, and the recruitment/retention of international students and others who provide unique perspectives.
4. Serve as an advocate for international student concerns.
5. Provide leadership in developing and implementing transition programs for international students and provide opportunities for them to share their culture and contribute to the enrichment of the WSC community.
6. Support faculty and staff initiatives aimed at integrating global and a variety of cultural experiences into teaching and learning.
7. Support academic advising for International students utilizing Wildcat Online and Wildcat360.
8. Responsible for evening and weekend international affairs programming and meetings with culture organizations.
9. Serve as advisor to cultural and international student organizations and clubs.
10. Coordinate the Wayne Community to friends of international students’ group.
11. Serve as Wayne State College Designated School Official (DSO).
12. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree.

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.