International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator

International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator

Review of applications will begin August 21, 2026.

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Salary Range

Salary Range $43,860

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number NC1002026

Working Title International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator

Department Org

Department Org 509000 - Center for Global Learning and Engagement

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference.

Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The University of Central Arkansas is currently seeking an International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator to work in the Center for Global Learning & Engagement. The ISSS coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing all activities in support of UCA’s international student population. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to international education in support of the university’s mission to prepare all students to live and work in local, national, and global communities.

With an international student population over 300 students, this position plays a key role in ensuring a positive student experience. The ISSS Coordinator communicates with all relevant campus offices to prepare for the arrival of international students and plan and prepare all required start-of-term orientations. The ISSS Coordinator will act as a Designated School Official ( DSO ) for F-1 students and Alternate Official ( ARO ) for J-1 students and scholars.

Finally, the ISSS Coordinator participates in the Office’s international recruiting efforts by traveling occasionally both within and outside the United States. The Center for Global Learning & Engagement will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

I. Global Welcome (International Student orientation required by SEVP )
In preparation for a successful Global Welcome program:

• Plan the schedule of Global Welcome events and activities, including:
• Activity rotation schedules
• Shuttles for airport pick-up, shopping, and general transportation
• Welcome Breakfast/Dinner
• Welcome Sessions
• Check-In times
• Coordinate Evening activities with campus organizations
• Advising appointments
• MMR shots and T-Spot tests
• New student IDs and PO boxes
• Accuplacer testing

• Reserve space, communicate set-up information, and place catering orders for:
• New student check-in
• Bank and cell phone fair
• International Welcome Breakfast/Dinner
• Evening activities

• Coordinate with a variety of UCA departments and offices to offer tours and presentations on the services UCA provides, including:
• Campus tours led by Student Ambassadors
• Information sessions on Student Life, the Advising Center, the Counseling Center, Student Accounts, insurance, immigration and employment, UCAPD and Academic Success

• Update the office website to reflect important information regarding the Global Welcome program to incoming and prospective students

• Continually communicate…