International Student Success Advisor

About the role

The Rinker Center for Global Affairs at Ball State University invites applications for the position of International Student Success Advisor. This position develops and implements programs and initiatives that promote intercultural learning, global awareness, and meaningful cross-cultural engagement among domestic and international students. Through collaboration with campus partners, student organizations, faculty, and staff, this position creates opportunities for students to build intercultural competence, develop global perspectives, and engage across differences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain regular contact with international students to nurture students and assist in their academic journey.
• Support international students and provide services in person and remotely, as needed.
• Support existing international students’ programing activities, foster new ones aiming at cross-culturing international and domestic students, as well as globalization of the campus community.
• Provide guidance to students and be a point of contact for campus resources aiming at enhancing the international student experience and developing cultural competencies like, but not limited to, tax resources, sexual assault awareness and prevention training, and Office of Disability Services.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to international students to aid in their development of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs they need to succeed in college and their careers.
• Collaborate with students’ assigned academic advisor(s) to help students understand and develop a degree plan and timely graduation plan.
• Collaborate directly with the Assistant Director of Global Initiatives at the Rinker Center for Global Affairs on data needs to make informed decisions aiming at better assisting the students and increasing international students’ success and retention.
• Collaborate with other units and members of the Rinker Center for Global Affairs and Enrollment Planning and Management (EPM) to successfully implement the strategic goals established by its center’s leadership team.
• Pursue state and regional involvement in international services professional organizations.

Requirements

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. This role requires an on-campus presence; it is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution by date of employment.
• One year of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, academic coaching, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills.

Skills

Three plus years of experience in academic advising, international student services, counseling, or related field in higher education.

Benefits

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.