International Events & Outreach Advisor

The Office of International Affairs

The UMKC International Student Affairs Office (ISAO) is accepting applications for an international student advisor with a focus on events and outreach. The position works alongside a small, close-knit team of international education professionals that share a passion for fostering a sense of belonging for students who choose UMKC and Kansas City as their home away from home. The right person for this role will be student centered, detail oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative.

UMKC is currently home to over 1,400 international students from more than 80 different countries. Join us in contributing to UMKC’s tradition of academic excellence, diversity, and community.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead logistical efforts to plan and implement new student orientations and check-ins each fall and spring semester
• Oversee annual calendar of quality informative programming for international students that address student concerns and needs to encourage a successful academic career and engaging experience for students
• Serve as a staff advisor for the International Student Ambassador Program (ISAP), guiding this team of student leaders in planning peer-to-peer events, most notably International Education Week each fall and Culture Fest each spring
• Develop and collect content for monthly newsletter to current international students related to upcoming events, deadlines, and other timely information
• Maintain open and collaborative communication with students, exchange visitors, UMKC campus partners including faculty and staff, and partners in the greater Kansas City and Missouri communities
• Advise international students and scholars on immigration, cultural, and personal concerns

Working hours are generally Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with occasional evenings and weekends

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Experience with event planning and logistics
• Strong intercultural communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-native English speakers
• Effective public speaking experience
• Excellent problem solving skills
• International education experience and/or experience living abroad
• Proficiency in a foreign language common to UMKC’s international population such as Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese, French, or Spanish
• Experience working with Technolutions Slate or other CRM
• Experience working with SEVP and USCIS immigration regulations, especially as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)

$17.96 – $18.92 per hour, commensurate on experience, education, and internal equity.

Application review begins on Monday, March 11th, 2024. Opening will continue to accept and review applications until filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.