International Partnership Coordinator

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Saginaw Valley State University is seeking an International Partnership Coordinator to support the Office of International Programs. This full time position reports to the Director of the Office of International Programs and focuses on building and managing international partnership activities with universities around the world. The role also supports inbound F-1 and J-1 exchange students from partner institutions. This is a 1-year temporary appointment with the potential for renewal based on available funding.

The position is based on the university’s Main Campus in Michigan and involves coordination across international programs and partnership initiatives. Professionals in this role contribute to the university’s global engagement efforts while helping maintain strong relationships with institutional partners.

• Manage and develop sustainable international partnership relationships with universities around the world
• Support and coordinate international programs connected to partner institutions
• Provide services to inbound F-1 exchange students
• Provide services to inbound J-1 exchange students
• Work within the Office of International Programs under the direction of the Director
• Support partnership development activities connected to international universities

• Full time availability
• Ability to work within the Office of International Programs
• Ability to coordinate international partnership activities
• Ability to support inbound exchange students from partner institutions WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International partnership work plays an important role in expanding educational collaboration and strengthening global connections between universities. A coordinator in this area helps maintain productive relationships that support student exchange opportunities and international programs. Effective partnership coordination can help institutions sustain long-term international engagement around the world.