University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
International Training and Programs Specialist
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Illinois International at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an International Training and Programs Specialist. The role involves coordinating and providing co-curricular programs and training for students, faculty, and staff to enhance international education, foster global competency, and strengthen intercultural development.
Highlights
- Create and implement social and cross-cultural programs to support international students, scholars, and dependents.
- Coordinate and facilitate workshops to promote global understanding and intercultural competencies.
- Assist with federally mandated orientation and plan International Education Week.
- Collect and analyze participation data from programs.
- Supervise volunteers and student workers.
- Requires knowledge of intercultural communication and university policies.
- Must have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in international student or scholar affairs or related cultural experience.
- Preferred qualifications include experience designing programs and intercultural communication certification.
- Position offers a budgeted annual salary of $48,500 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition waivers.
- Requires about 20% travel including occasional evening, weekend, and overnight trips.
International Training and Programs Specialist Full Description
International Training and Programs Specialist
Urbana, IL, United States
International Training and Programs Specialist – Global Communications (Hybrid)
Illinois International – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois International – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Vision 2030 Global Strategy is comprised of five key strategies that will support the university in realizing its vision to be the pre-eminent public research university with a global impact. Illinois International will directly support several activities and initiatives related to the global strategy in the coming years. Learn more about Vision 2030 Global Strategy.
Illinois International at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an international education organization that seeks to foster global learning and engagement, we actively strive to redress systematic injustices within our organization and foster positive contributions to our university and society. We do so by undertaking initiatives that foster belonging, enhance the competencies of our staff, and create greater access to resources and opportunities. Learn more about Illinois International’s initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Illinois International – Global Communications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for an International Training and Programs Specialist.
Illinois International refers to the Office of the Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Strategies, its shared services functions, and its reporting units. We are dedicated to supporting campus internationalization through administrative, academic, and programmatic services and initiatives. This position will be part of the Shared Administrative Services/Human Resources/Global Communication/Business Operations function. Global Communications provides expertise and services in the field of marketing and communications, including branding, public relations, speech writing, journalism, graphic design, social media, outreach, and web management. Learn more about Illinois International and Global Communications.
Job SummaryCoordinate and provide co-curricular programs and trainings for students, faculty, and staff that enhances international education, fosters global competency, and strengthens intercultural development.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Create and implement social and cross-cultural programs for international students, scholars, and dependents that enhance the international educational experience and meet Department of State mandates and promote international-domestic student and scholar integration.
- Coordinate and facilitate campus workshops designed to maximize global understanding and intercultural competencies amongst university students, faculty, staff, and scholars.
- Assist with the organization of federally mandated orientation as part of the new international student experience as well as the planning and implementation of International Education Week.
- Collect and analyze program participation data.
- Stay abreast of research, best practices, trends in intercultural communication facilitation and related fields.
- Supervise volunteers and/or student workers.
Additional Physical DemandsPosition requires on campus presence. Occasional off-campus, evening, weekend, and/or overnight trips may be necessary as part of programming.
Travel Requirements20% Occasional off-campus, evening, weekend, and/or overnight trips may be necessary as part of programming.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A total of one year (12 months ) in education, training and/or work experience within international student or scholar affairs and/or while studying or working internationally. Demonstrated cultural experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing programs and workshops.
- Demonstrated training or certification in intercultural communication.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of University academic and administrative policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied administrative, academic, cultural, religious, national, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
- Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY:
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs about 3,000 faculty members who serve over 33,000 undergraduates and 17,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu. The university is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 226,000) in east-central Illinois, and is
situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: Living in Champaign-Urbana, Visit Champaign County, or Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted annual salary for this position is $48,500.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Civil Service employees may earn up to 28 days of vacation leave per year, depending on length of service. The University offers 11 annual paid holidays, 12 cumulative sick leave days, plus an additional 13 non-cumulative sick leave days, if needed, each year. For more information about campus holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave.
Health insurance is available to employees (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents), required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans. Learn more about employee benefits at the University of Illinois. Newly hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to this deduction.
The University of Illinois has is strong committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff: Work-Life Balance & Family-Friendly Programs and Other Work-Life Programs.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday, March 27th. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Please include cover letter, resume, academic credentials, including required bachelor’s degree (unofficial transcripts or diploma may be acceptable), and (3) professional references, including name, email, and phone number. Academic credentials will be verified before hire. Applicants are encouraged to specifically relate their background and experience to the requirements of the position as outlined above. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Illinois International Human Resources at iip-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1035064
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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