Duties and Responsibilities of International Program Specialist

• Work closely with students at all phases of the J1 exchange student students, Study Away process, study abroad process, including outreach, advising, orientation, visa applications, and credit transfer
• Oversee student application and enrollment management process; process for study away, study aboard and J1 program, maintain web-based forms, refine marketing and orientation information; maintain program information in varying formats.
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and maintain SEVIS records for J-1 exchange students in accordance with U.S. Department of State regulations.
• Coordinate and support development of short-term faculty programs, data collection, student experience surveys, and assessment plans for programming and partnerships
• Support the Director in implementing a vision and program portfolio focused on hands-on experiences for PNW’s diverse and first-generation students
• Review and implement, at the request of the director, crisis management procedures and policies.
• Oversee the international student organizations for event and programming.
• Support students, families, and campus stakeholders with identifying and lowering financial barriers including support and knowledge of external scholarships and grants.
• Work with Marketing teams for website update.
• Planning and implementing events and programming for study away/aboard programs and exchange students.
  
  

Liaison to Purdue staff:

• Work closely with Academic Advisors; collaborate with other relevant offices such as Registrar, Financial Aid, Dean of Students, Campus Police, Bursar, and the Education Abroad Advisory Council

Represent Purdue Northwest Programs:

• Represent Purdue off-campus at professional conferences, events, and site visits
• Promote study abroad/away by attending Global Partnerships and Programs functions on campus
• Meet with other Student Services departments, present study abroad options relative to curricular design and geographic location, and conduct information sessions

Benefits of International Program Specialist

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and moreFull benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
  
  

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/



Education

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Experience

• 2-3 years of work experience in advising, experience in international studies, international relations, education abroad, or higher education in a culturally diverse setting, program administration or a related field
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree, International experience (at least one semester living, working and/or studying) and understanding of international education essential, Language ability other than English, Experience designing and supporting custom, short-term faculty programs and working collaboratively across departments.

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

FLSA Status
Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities of International Program Specialist

• Work closely with students at all phases of the J1 exchange student students, Study Away process, study abroad process, including outreach, advising, orientation, visa applications, and credit transfer
• Oversee student application and enrollment management process; process for study away, study aboard and J1 program, maintain web-based forms, refine marketing and orientation information; maintain program information in varying formats.
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and maintain SEVIS records for J-1 exchange students in accordance with U.S. Department of State regulations.
• Coordinate and support development of short-term faculty programs, data collection, student experience surveys, and assessment plans for programming and partnerships
• Support the Director in implementing a vision and program portfolio focused on hands-on experiences for PNW’s diverse and first-generation students
• Review and implement, at the request of the director, crisis management procedures and policies.
• Oversee the international student organizations for event and programming.
• Support students, families, and campus stakeholders with identifying and lowering financial barriers including support and knowledge of external scholarships and grants.
• Work with Marketing teams for website update.
• Planning and implementing events and programming for study away/aboard programs and exchange students.
  
  

Liaison to Purdue staff:

• Work closely with Academic Advisors; collaborate with other relevant offices such as Registrar, Financial Aid, Dean of Students, Campus Police, Bursar, and the Education Abroad Advisory Council

Represent Purdue Northwest Programs:

• Represent Purdue off-campus at professional conferences, events, and site visits
• Promote study abroad/away by attending Global Partnerships and Programs functions on campus
• Meet with other Student Services departments, present study abroad options relative to curricular design and geographic location, and conduct information sessions

Benefits of International Program Specialist

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and moreFull benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
  
  

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/



Education

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Experience

• 2-3 years of work experience in advising, experience in international studies, international relations, education abroad, or higher education in a culturally diverse setting, program administration or a related field
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree, International experience (at least one semester living, working and/or studying) and understanding of international education essential, Language ability other than English, Experience designing and supporting custom, short-term faculty programs and working collaboratively across departments.

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

FLSA Status
Exempt