International Department Coordinator

Uniglobalcareers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniglobalcareers seeks an International Department Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) staff and international students. Responsibilities include budgeting, accounting, and handling routine inquiries from walk-ins and calls with efficiency and empathy.

The role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of OISS policies and immigration basics.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; 3 years of related experience in an office setting as an administrative assistant.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with office software and email applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the unit head to set priorities and resolve administrative issues.
• Research background information for meetings and prepare materials.
• Coordinate complex conferences, seminars, and events; create reports and presentations.

Skills

Administrative support

Budgeting

Accounting

Office software

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database programs

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

The International Department Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) professional staff and international students and scholars. This position is responsible for the department's major administrative functions, including budgeting, accounting, and office workflow management. The International Department Coordinator serves as the lead front-line contact for routine inquiries and requests from all walk-in visitors and phone calls, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, knowledge of OISS policies and procedures, and general immigration knowledge to handle a broad range of inquiries. The ideal International Department Coordinator is someone who has proven experience working in a fast-paced, ever-changing, high-volume environment and is prepared to navigate the nuances of individuals' needs with efficiency, accuracy, and empathy. This individual will also be a key contact for navigating the financial and administrative campus software systems. Workplace Requirements This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. A one-daywork-from-home schedule will be allowed after completing the six-month probationary period.Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. Hiring Range This is a full-time,

eligible position, and the hourly rate is $21.50 per hour . Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime. Minimum Requirements Associate's degree 3 years of related experience in an office setting as an administrative assistant In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. Skills: Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications Proven success in following through on and completing projects Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize, multitask, and assign work to others Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment when making decisions Preferences Experience in an academic or research environment Experience working with foreign nationals in a college or university setting Experience working in an international or intercultural environment Ability to speak a foreign language fluently Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other database programs Essential Functions Acts on behalf of the unit, functional area, or department head to establish priorities and identify and resolve administrative issues Researches and/or writes background information for meetings Participates in meetings on the supervisor's behalf, as needed Oversees the coordination of complex conferences, seminars, and events Composes documents for presentations, conferences, and reports; performs substantial research, editing, and fact-checking Creates complex reports and spreadsheets Makes recommendations based on reports Oversees and processes a variety of complex financial transactions; produces, monitors, and reconciles budget statements; researches, identifies, and resolves discrepancies May assist with capital or special equipment requests and/or vendor selection