The International Studies Office at the University of Virginia seeks an International Student and Scholar Program Coordinator to support the International Students & Scholars Program (ISSP) and the Lorna Sundberg International Center (IC). The International Studies Office (ISO), a division of UVA Global, is a University-wide resource that contributes to UVA's global mission through activities, programs and services designed to support the development of a globally aware, culturally diverse education and research environment.

Programming & Event Coordination:

• Manage the IC and ISSP’s entire programming process from development to assessment including volunteer recruitment, staffing, marketing, event registration, and purchasing which requires approximately two evening and two weekend events per month within a 40 hour work week.
• Hire, train, and supervise the IC’s student program assistants
• Coordinate with Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP) and grad/prof schools for ISSP orientation programming
• Assist with planning and execution of Global Week as Global Week Secretary
• Organize the nominations and presentation of the ISSP’s outstanding international student awards

Administrative support and supervision for student groups including:

• Global Greeters
• Global Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
• Citizen Leaders Fellowship

Communications & Marketing:

• Create and manage communication and outreach through the IC e-newsletter and other publicity materials and channels
• Assist with updating IC and ISSP web pages and social media accounts
• Answer calls to the IC's main telephone and respond to email inquiries to the IC inbox

Liaison:

• Liaise with Student Council representatives and leaders of international student organizations, Center for American and English Language and Culture, Office of Engagement, Departments, and CIOs

Other Administrative Duties:

• Process payments, expense reimbursements, and purchasing of office, facility, and program supplies via UVA Procurement or UVA T&E card
• Some ISO front desk coverage
• Maintain cross-training to provide back-up coverage when the IC assistant director is out of the office
• Additional duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Related experience can include training, volunteering, community groups, or experience gained as a student. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Two years of experience, student experience will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify priorities and to work independently.
• Ability to interact with administrators, faculty, students, and parents, with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and have the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.

About the position

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applicants will begin May 5, 2026. This is an exempt level, benefited position.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,000 to $50,000 commensurate with education and experience.

For additional information about the position, please contact Adrienne Kim Bird, Associate Director, International Students and Scholars Program. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The position is In-Person and located in Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is June 1, 2026.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0083039. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter – must be included to be considered. Cover letter should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.