Coordinator of International Student Programs and Faculty Support

Role Summary

• Job Title: Coordinator of International Student Programs and Faculty Support
• Reporting Relationship: Coordinator of International Student Program Residencies
• Unit: National & Global
• Department: International Student Programs - IWU National & Global
• Campus Location: Online/Remote (within United States)

Summary of Position: The Coordinator of International Student Programs and Faculty Support provides essential administrative and operational support to the Director. Core responsibilities span faculty recruitment coordination, course and instructor assignments, travel management, adjunct recordkeeping, and contract preparation — ensuring seamless execution across all phases of the faculty lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage course and instructor assignments to ensure appropriate faculty coverage, accurate scheduling, and timely placement of instructors based on program needs, qualifications, availability, and enrollment demand
• Coordinate faculty travel arrangements and reimbursement processing related to residencies and instructional responsibilities. Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and submitted in accordance with IWU's policies and established timelines
• Support recruiting operations, including coordination of hiring activities, candidate tracking, onboarding processes, position documentation, and communication with Human Resources and departmental leadership to ensure staffing needs are addressed efficiently
• Provide direct operational and administrative support to the Director, including coordinating projects, maintaining records and reports, monitoring deadlines and action items, assisting with departmental processes, and supporting day-to-day operations and special initiatives
• Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor's degree required

Three (3) years in higher education preferred

• Self-directed and proactive, with a strong ability to manage responsibilities and make sound decisions with minimal oversight
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set and reset priorities in a fast-paced, multi-task work environment
• Ability to attend to details with a high level of accuracy
• Sensitivity for managing confidential information
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
• Experience working within SharePoint helpful, but not required

Proficiency with digital tools and platforms commonly used in administrative and recruitment workflows, including design tools (e.g., Canva), job posting platforms (e.g., Indeed), and professional networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn)

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology as needed
• Uses AI tools to support daily work activities, enhance output quality, and improve efficiency within defined processes and guidelines
• Ability to identify inefficiencies or issues and propose solutions
• IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

Additional Information

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.