International Services Coordinator

The UAF International Student and Scholar Services office is seeking an International Student Coordinator. This position is the first point of contact for our office. If interested we encourage you to apply!

You’ll thrive in this role if you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to supporting diverse international communities. Strong communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex immigration requirements and communicate them clearly and compassionately.

Experience serving as a DSO or ARO, or working in a higher education environment, is highly valued. Success in this role also requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Your commitment to providing exceptional service, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and supporting international students and scholars will help you make a meaningful impact on their experience at UAF.

The successful candidate will be extremely detail-oriented with strong communication and customer service skills in order to thrive in a fast-paced university environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of university policies, demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and compliance requirements affecting international students and scholars. In addition, the ability to retain and apply detailed information, and experience handling confidential matters.

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and team collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to recommend process improvements. Proficiency in office equipment and experience designing and maintaining web content, social media, and immigration or case-management software systems are highly valued.

• Associate’s degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and compliance requirements affecting international students and scholars.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records, coordinating database and reporting requirements, and meeting federal reporting deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory information clearly and effectively.
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residence (required by federal regulations) required for DSO/ARO certification.
• Ability to successfully complete required biennial criminal background checks, in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on 10/23/2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on 10/22/2026.

This position will require infrequent travel for mandatory training. This travel is traditionally one or two times a year.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bradley Talbert, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Coordinator, at brtalbert.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or…