Yale University New Haven , CT 06501
Posted 1 week ago
Essential Duties
Required Education and Experience
Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related demonstrated experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Position Focus:
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) serves as a primary campus resource for international students, scholars, and their families, fostering a sense of community by offering orientation for new arrivals and hosting programs and activities year-round. This position collaborates with campus and community colleagues, including student organizations and the International Spouses and Partners at Yale (ISPY), on a range of programs and initiatives; oversees the International Programming Fund (IPF), and supervises one or more student workers and coordinates the relationship with McDougal International fellows. The International Community Engagement Specialist is also involved in developing a communication strategy using social media outlets and the OISS website and newsletter.
Develops, implements, and manages programs that provide support to, develop community among, and ensure the best possible experience for Yale's international student and scholar community. Identifies and builds partnerships with university and community entities in the development of programs. Evaluates programs for effectiveness.
Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing the pre-arrival and orientation programs and communications that ease the transition to the university for newly arrived international students and scholars.
Develops programs that utilize the International Center and contribute to the feeling that the International Center is a home away from home for students and scholars. Provides guidance and programmatic support to spouses and partners at Yale. Serves as liaison to international and intercultural student groups and develops programs that both utilize the center and promote intercultural understanding. Administers the International Program Fund.
Research, design, and implement innovative solutions and tools for better communication with our international community. Assists in content development on programs/events and Life at Yale pages on the OISS website and oversees the preparation of the weekly OISS e-Newsletter, social media channels, and other office communications.
Supervises the work of OISS student workers and coordinates the work of and co-supervises the McDougal International Fellows. Assists the Associate Director of Engagement, Assessment, and Operations in OISS wide assessment efforts.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated success in developing programs to support an international community. Demonstrated success in web editing and social media design. Understanding of cultural, social, and personal transitions faced with international populations.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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