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Pennsylvania State University International Student Success Coordinator in Middletown, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Harrisburg is seeking an International Student Success Coordinator to support international students in navigating the university framework, ensuring their academic success, and promoting retention efforts. This role will be dedicated to addressing the needs of international students from pre-arrival through graduation, offering guidance and resources to foster a positive academic experience. This position is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-funding.
Responsibilities:
Address international student retention by assisting newly admitted students with the university framework and navigating academic and social life.
Serve as a primary point of contact for international students, liaising with various campus partners including faculty, staff, Advising, Multicultural Resources, Care and Advocacy, SDR, CAPS, Tutoring, Career Services, and more.
Establish a visible presence among international students through pre-arrival communication and ongoing support throughout their academic journey.
Coordinate and facilitate events such as welcome receptions, transportation services for arriving students, and graduation celebrations.
Provide programming initiatives to both current and incoming international students centered around adjusting to life in the U.S. and academic success.
Conduct focus group sessions to gather feedback from international students, making adjustments to services to enhance their experience at Penn State.
Utilize data-driven insights to inform reporting and continuously improve student support services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
To Apply:
Submit your resume through the Penn State Careers portal.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the Office of Global Engagement at Penn State HarrisburgReporting to the Chancellor and Dean and under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Global Engagement, the Office of Global Engagement is committed to advancing Penn State Harrisburg’s internationalization initiatives. The office supports over 700 international students, fosters global partnerships, and manages international agreements with institutions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. It also offers global engagement opportunities for faculty and students, provides education abroad programs, and creates international and intercultural programming for the campus and broader community.
About Penn State HarrisburgPenn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s land-grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University’s World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates, 35 baccalaureates, 25 Master's, and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally, the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs, joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine, and continuing education opportunities. Penn State Harrisburg enrolls over 700 international students with an economic impact of $41.1 million in 2024.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$46,400.00 - $67,300.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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