Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Position Title

International Programs and Support Advisor

Job Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for developing and overseeing support services, resources, and programming for international students on campus. This role will ensure that international students feel welcome, valued, and supported during their academic and personal journey. In addition, the position will be responsible for assisting in coordinating the TRUSelf program. The advisor will collaborate with campus partners, advocate for student needs, and provide guidance on cultural acclimation, academic success, and general immigration-related matters. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to serve student needs and events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice on academic success, adjustment, and cultural adaptation and advocate for international student needs.
• Develop and coordinate programs to foster a sense of belonging that include orientation, workshops, classes, mentorship programs, and social events.
• Connect students to campus and community resources, including academic services, healthcare, and career services.
• Master and educate surface immigration policies (e.g. visa requirements and work authorization) while referring detailed scenarios to the campus DSO.
• Work closely with university offices such as Admission, Academic Affairs, Residence Life, and Student Affairs to make the international student experience more effective and efficient.
• Serve as an official point of contact for international students to provide them with timely, direct, and empathetic information.
• Develop and oversee TRUSelf programming, including workshops, mentorship, and discussions that support identity development and belonging.
• Recruit, train, and manage TRUSelf mentors, ensuring they are equipped to support and guide participants effectively.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure TRUSelf is inclusive and accessible to diverse student populations including international students.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visithttps://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in International Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience working with international students, student support services, or intercultural programming in a higher education setting.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to learn and explain basic immigration policies.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and advocacy skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Event planning and program development experience.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including some weekends and evenings.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications