International Student Coordinator International Student and Scholar Services, Center for Global Engagement - UTK
International Student Coordinator International Student and Scholar Services, Center for Global Engagement - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Identification: 3503
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 06/20/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1623 Melrose Place, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
Job Description
The Center for Global Engagement, (CGE), is hiring an International Student Coordinator to join a team of professional advisors in our International Student and Scholar Services unit. Working together, the team provides a broad range of services to international students, scholars and their dependents including immigration advising, adjusting to life at University of Tennessee, Knoxville and supporting students in academic and post-graduation activities.
Job Description
This position supports the retention of international F and J students through advising support relating to immigration compliance, cultural adjustment, and successful adaptation to academic life at the University of Tennessee. This includes development, assessment, and implementation of programs designed to successfully impact the retention and success of F and J students. In addition, this position provides support to F and J alumni in the form of compliance maintenance and advisement for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
Responsibilities
International Student Advising
This includes immigration advising, cultural adjustment support, personal issues, employment, Optional Practical Training (OPT) issuance and maintenance, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) advising and maintenance, program of study updates, extensions, and graduation follow up and support. This support entails connecting with students and student stakeholders via Zoom, email, and in-person appointments.
International Student Orientation
This includes the development of content, coordination of sessions, and presentation at international student orientations.
Programming
This includes the development and execution of programs, initiatives, trainings, and outreach to international students and campus stakeholders, which promote better service to and retention of international students on-campus.
Participation in Workgroups, Meetings, and Professional Development
This includes time spent participating in required workgroups, internal and external meetings, and participation in professional organizations. This also includes necessary regulatory review, knowledge updates, and training.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- A Bachler's degree.
Other Conditions of Employment
Valid Driver's License. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident in order to be cleared as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
- Experience:
- One to two years of experience in higher education. This experience can include internships and time spent as a graduate assistant.
- Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to the operation of F students and J exchange visitors.
- Knowledge of best practices pertaining to the operation of an international services department.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Skill working with integrated data systems and office productivity software.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications
- Education:
- A Master's degree
- Experience:
- One to two years of direct experience working in international education. Experience working in an international services unit.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Skill using BANNER and the Student Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS).
Work Schedule
Typically Monday - Friday with occasional weekends, evenings and overnight travel.
Work Location
- 1623 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville TN 37996
- This is an on-campus position.
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR08
- Anticipated hiring range: $41,000 - $45,000
- Regular Full Time: Exempt
- Benefits include:
- Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
- Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
- Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
- Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or resume, names and contact information for three professional references.
About The College/Department/Division
The Center for Global Engagement, CGE is comprised of seven units (English Language Institute, the International House, International Student and Scholar Services, Programs Abroad, Communications, Global Security, Risk and Resilience, & Global Research, Innovation and Partnerships) that are responsible for working throughout campus, across Tennessee and around the world to provide enriching and diverse international learning and research experiences for faculty, students and scholars.
About Us
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
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