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Working Title:
MSUAASF Range C - International Student Success Coordinator
Institution:
Metropolitan State University
Classification Title:
MSUAASF Range C
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
St. Paul
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$47,607.00 - $93,342.00
Job Description:
The International Student Success Coordinator is responsible for providing supportive services to students, particularly international students, in an inclusive and welcoming environment. This position is responsible for serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) to federal programs by assisting F-1 visa holding international students achieve their objectives within the guidelines of immigration regulations, overseeing various social and cultural programs throughout the year, and collaborating with other departments across campus to raise awareness of international issues.
Salary Range:
This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range C position with a salary range of $47,607 (minimum) to $93,342 (maximum).
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found: https://www.msuaasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-2023-2025-MSUAASF-Contract.pdf
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of professional experience working with international student advising, retention, and/or student services, and/or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and professional experience.
Experience working with international students, community members, partners, and organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal F-1 immigration regulations for non-immigrant students, including SEVIS database and functions.
Experience developing, implementing, and facilitating educational and cultural awareness programs for large and small audiences, especially for students.
Knowledge of community and government resources for international students.
Experience working collaboratively and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to provide resources and services.
Position requires proof of U.S. citizenship/legal permanent residence to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), per Department of Homeland Security.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree.
Strong oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with diverse audiences in order to maintain positive relationships with various constituents.
Experience living, working, or studying abroad.
Experience solving complex problems in cross-cultural @contexts.
Experience in higher education student advising and programming.
Knowledge of Minnesota regulations pertaining to international students and scholars.
Skills with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel Access, and Outlook.
Working Conditions:
The coordinator will primarily work on St. Paul - Dayton's Bluff Campus of Metro State University. Work is conducted in an office setting and throughout the university. Work may also occur at other university locations. There will be periods of sedentary work as well as periods of interactive work.
Physical Effort:
Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout the building(s) to a significant degree.
Open Until Filled. Priority Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on January 19th, 2026 .
If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.
For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
The School/Academic Department:
The mission of International Student Services is to provide high quality advising and counseling assistance in academic, immigration, cultural, financial, and personal issues for international students and their dependents at Metropolitan State University. We are dedicated to offering excellent service as the primary link between international students, the university, the community, and the federal government.
The University:
We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be "where learning meets living." Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (http://www.minnstate.edu/equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (http://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan (http://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning) with a theme of "Building a Resilient, Student Ready University." Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu/) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (http://www.minnstate.edu/) .
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety
Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
03-11-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
01-05-2026
Close Date:
03-31-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Kevin Earl Thompson
Posting Contact Email:
hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu
