Senior International Student Advisor, Outreach

Senior International Student Advisor, Outreach & Events (71101)


Location: Brooklyn, NY

Description:
Pratt Institute's Office of International Affairs (OIA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Senior International Student Advisor (ISA), Outreach and Events. This position provides service in a range of administrative, regulatory and support functions related to international students and scholars. The primary responsibilities of this position are to connect with and support Pratt's international student population, conduct targeted outreach and prepare communications, and plan and execute events and programs for international students and the larger campus community. The Senior ISA will serve as a member of the student advising team and the supervisor for OIA student employees.

A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, and an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.

On a typical day you will:

• Communicate and interact with Pratt's international student population, supporting student success and wellbeing in person and/or virtually, 1-on-1 or in groups
• Coordinate programs, workshops and events for students and the international campus community, such as orientation-related programs, cultural events and student activities
• Collaborate internally with the OIA staff, student employees and externally with Student Affairs division colleagues and other campus partners
• Develop new and existing resources for supporting international students at Pratt as well organize outreach and communications, including event promotion and OIA updates

The Salary Range for this position is $58,500-$64,800 + Generous Benefits:

• 403B Retirement Program
• Supplemental Retirement Account
• Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Summer hours
• Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care
• Childcare Benefit
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage
• Paid time off - vacation days, sick leave, and major holidays off
• Additional Perks - free entry to select museums and cultural institutions, free use of campus recreation facilities, affordable

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in the field of international education; prior supervisor and/or mentorship experience required. Event planning experience within the art and design industries or higher education setting, and/or with students of art and design is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Fluency in Mandarin is required for this role
• Candidates must have demonstrated interest and experience working with diverse populations, and the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Computer, data entry, and systems experience and proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy service-oriented environment and provide exemplary service and support
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an organizational team
• Attention to detail, flexibility, ability to prioritize and problem solve

Please also note that this position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, which is a regulatory requirement to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Pratt Institute gives the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers. Today, Pratt and its exceptional faculty pride themselves on being academically excellent as well as adaptable to both in-person and online learning. Pratt students are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary, research- and inquiry-based education that prepares them for professional and personal success in creative fields and with the goal of contributing to a more just and sustainable world.


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/121774

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.




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