International Services Coordinator

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for employees andfamI

Retirement options

Paid holidays per year

Health care benefits

Job summary

University of Alaska invites applications for an International Student Coordinator at UAF's International Student and Scholar Services. This full-time, term-funded position serves as the office's first point of contact and supports international students and scholars with immigration guidance and confidential recordkeeping.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with F-1 and J-1 regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and compliance requirements affecting international students and scholars.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records, coordinating database and reporting requirements, and meeting federal reporting deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory information clearly and effectively.
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residence (required by federal regulations) required for DSO/ARO certification.
• Ability to successfully complete required biennial criminal background checks, in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• This is the first point of contact for the office.
• Interpret and communicate complex immigration requirements clearly and compassionately.
• Support international students and scholars and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with DSO/ARO and university policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Intercultural skills

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

DSO/ARO systems

Web content management

Immigration case-management software

Job description

The UAF International Student and Scholar Services office is seeking an International Student Coordinator. This position is the first point of contact for our office. If interested we encourage you to apply!

You’ll thrive in this role if you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to supporting diverse international communities. Strong communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex immigration requirements and communicate them clearly and compassionately.

Experience serving as a DSO or ARO, or working in a higher education environment, is highly valued. Success in this role also requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Your commitment to providing exceptional service, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and supporting international students and scholars will help you make a meaningful impact on their experience at UAF.

The successful candidate will be extremely detail-oriented with strong communication and customer service skills in order to thrive in a fast-paced university environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of university policies, demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and compliance requirements affecting international students and scholars. In addition, the ability to retain and apply detailed information, and experience handling confidential matters. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and team collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to recommend process improvements. Proficiency in office equipment and experience designing and maintaining web content, social media, and immigration or case-management software systems are highly valued.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and compliance requirements affecting international students and scholars.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records, coordinating database and reporting requirements, and meeting federal reporting deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory information clearly and effectively.
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residence (required by federal regulations) required for DSO/ARO certification.
• Ability to successfully complete required biennial criminal background checks, in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on 10/23/2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on 10/22/2026.

This position will require infrequent travel for mandatory training. This travel is traditionally one or two times a year.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bradley Talbert, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Coordinator, at [e-mail].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report whichcontains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA

(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension)Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail] / 907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF

(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)Online: https://uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS

(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or [e-mail].