Job Details

International Student Support Specialist I

Posting Number
req24673

Department
International Education

Department Website Link


Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The International Education Student Specialist works closely with the Assistant Director for International Education and indirectly supports day-to-day student needs and activities in the student life cycle (from application to matriculation, and course enrollment through graduation) at Arizona International Microcampuses.

The majority of this position involves supporting colleagues at international university partners and University of Arizona Main Campus colleagues, with limited direct student contact.

Additionally, this position requires great attention to detail and excellent analyzation skills in order to run reports, analyze the data, and compile it in an easy-to-read format. Finally, superb communication skills are required to share the compiled data with relevant stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the application, admission, and enrollment processes for Arizona International Microcampus students.
• Manage student service processes including CatCard (university ID card) application processes, change of campus/mobility across Microcampuses, transfer of credits, and graduation and post-graduation services for Microcampus students.
• Provide general support to U of A students attending Arizona International Microcampuses.
• Interface with U of A administrative and academic units to coordinate student-related tasks such as coordinating orientation and graduation logistics, visa support letters, and other responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Location Managers to ensure effective and timely response and support on student-related matters.
• Provide problem solving assistance to faculty, staff, and students.
• Prepare reports and quickly analyze data on Microcampus students.
• Assist in the coordination of engagement activities - remotely and at U of A Main Campus - for Microcampus students.
• Support the various aspects related to launching Arizona International Microcampus locations, as well as other international education models and initiatives, as needed.
• Attend all Arizona International team meetings.
• Serve as member of Arizona International committees/task forces if need be.
• Contribute to the collaborative planning and execution of U of A strategic priorities.
• Maintain currency in the field through professional development; attend conferences and workshops as appropriate on a rotating basis.
• Represent the U of A in a positive and engaging manner to ensure positive working relationships with all key stakeholders, including partner universities, students, potential partner universities and applicants, program staff, government institutions and ministries, U of A Main Campus departments and colleagues, and the broader public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving, organization, analyzation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of community relations.
• Must be a team player and help Arizona International across all units.
• Must be able to regularly work non-traditional business hours.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, international education, or related activities.
• Knowledge of U of A data systems or general university systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, Microsoft office).
• Experience in multiple computer software programs.
• Open to occasional international and domestic travel as needed.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Student Services

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
6

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC1

Job Family
Student Support

Job Function
Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Katelyn Maragi | ...@arizona.edu

Open Date
12/4/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at ...@arizona.edu.