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Work Location
William B. Hatcher Hall Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: At Louisiana State University, we believe in being a magnet for global talent. With nearly 2,000 international students representing 107 countries – including our largest populations from Bangladesh and India – our goal is to provide a gold standard of service that reflects our deep commitment to excellence. To help us achieve this, we are looking for a dedicated Coordinator of International Student Success to join the Office of Global Engagement. This is a unique, dual-focused position that sits at the heart of our international community. You will split your energy equally between International Student Services (ISS) and the Global Community Center (GCC), ensuring our students have both the immigration and compliance support and the vibrant social home they need to thrive. Position reports directly to the Director of International Student Engagement with a dotted line of supervision to the Director of International Student Services.
Job Responsibilities
Immigration Compliance and Support (50%) Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), maintaining compliance with federal immigration laws. Provide basic immigration advising to all international students, primarily via email communications. Manage the ISS email inbox to ensure the office stays up to date on the workflow and student needs. Coordinate all advising appointments between the ISS staff and students, including the setup, use, and configuration of scheduling software. Schedule and organize meetings and track projects. Manage ISS logistics, including programming such as immigration workshops. Assist with technology needs to streamline the international student experience. Perform general administrative support duties and maintain office records. International Student Engagement (50%) Assist in the planning and implementation of programs throughout the calendar year, including international orientation, night and weekend events. Assist in overseeing daily GCC operations, including space rentals, catering logistics, facility upkeep, and GCC initiatives. Contribute to the supervision and coordination of student staff, providing guidance and team oversight. Work alongside the Coordinator of International Student Engagement to represent the Global Community Center and provide student services at campus events, outreach initiatives, and tabling opportunities. Assist with the upkeep of and responses to emails in the GCC email account, including responding to general inquiries and referring students to resources. Other duties as assigned. Additional Information This position requires evening, holiday, and weekend hours. The Coordinator must be available for early morning and/or evening programs and special circumstances that may arise. The Coordinator must be eligible to drive as needed on official University business. Scheduling will be coordinated by the supervising Director(s). This position will support both units in a flexible manner, depending on busy seasons, deadlines, staffing needs, etc., as directed by the supervising Director(s). This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04. As mandated by federal regulations, U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence is required to be a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for approval to access the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and thereby perform the duties of this position. Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience working with students in a university setting. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. Minimum Licenses/Certifications Valid Driver's License Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Daniela Chu-Rodriguez at drodriguez@lsu.edu. Skills Needed: Active Listening, Adaptability, Campus Operations, Customer Service, Ethics, Program Support, Student Advocacy, Task Organization Preferred Skills: Posting Date: July 15, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 4, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.