Position Overview
International Community Programming Coordinator works with the Assistant Director of International House and International Programming to develop, promote, coordinate, and evaluate the community 'Glocal' programs and activities facilitated by the Office of Global Affairs and the International House.
Hours per Week
- Up to 25 hours per week, maximum, during fall and spring semesters.
- Up to 35 hours per week, maximum, during summer semesters and breaks.
College/Department Overview
The Office of Global Affairs commits to guide, serve, and advocate for international students throughout their UCO journey.
Department Specific Job Functions
- Makes reservations for events both on and off campus, including booking venues, catering, and other event services.
- Research activity ideas and costs.
- Obtains quotes and provides cost comparisons to the Assistant Director of International Activities.
- Prepares agendas and coordinates logistics for events.
- Communicates details and plans to community members, students, and volunteers via email, phone, and social media.
- Answers inquiries regarding events and programs supported by the International House.
- Explains student and community involvement options and processes.
- Exercises initiative and leadership in recruitment and involving volunteers within community International House programs, such as CRISP (Community Responding to International Students Program), High Tea, Ignite, SPICE (Students Providing International and Cultural Experiences) and assist with leading the Global Leadership Ambassador program.
- Assembles newsletter articles on a monthly basis.
- Maintains program participation records, budgets and reports status on a regular basis.
- Assists occasionally with other International House programs during peak times (i.e. Broncho Buddies Kickoff, International Orientation, International Festival).
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Makes reservations for events both on and off campus, including booking venues, catering, and other event services. Research activity ideas and costs. Obtains quotes and provides cost comparisons to the Assistant Director of International Activities. Prepares agendas and coordinates logistics for events. Communicates details and plans to community members, students, and volunteers via email, phone, and social media. Answers inquiries regarding events and programs supported by the International House. Explains student and community involvement options and processes. Exercises initiative and leadership in recruitment and involving volunteers within community International House programs, such as CRISP (Community Responding to International Students Program), High Tea, Ignite, SPICE (Students Providing International and Cultural Experiences) and assist with leading the Global Leadership Ambassador program. Assembles newsletter articles on a monthly basis. Maintains program participation records, budgets and reports status on a regular basis. Assists occasionally with other International House programs during peak times (i.e., Broncho Buddies Kickoff, International Orientation, International Festival). Some nights and weekends are required.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
- Possess a valid Oklahoma’s Driver’s License.
- Have reliable transportation and the ability to drive.
- Ability to carry 25 pounds, and load/unload boxes, etc.
- Experience interacting with international students.
- Experience with student programming and activities on campus.
- Have firsthand knowledge of American family culture and values.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling and maintaining a calendar of events.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with promotional marketing material and web design is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, professionally, and maintain confidentiality.
- Familiarity with paperwork and funding processes throughout the Department of Student Organizations.
- Familiarity with reserving rooms and equipment through Conference and Event Services at UCO.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Dependable.
- Punctual.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
