Regional Liaison Coordinator, ISSS KC

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Works with the KC ISSS team and KC ISSS regional liaisons to identify member issues and concerns and acts as a conduit of information and support.
• Stimulate a two-way flow of information between KC, Regional team and State Representatives as it relates to timely/relevant information and resources.
• Encourages regional liaison and team participation – in dissemination of information and member-to-member support through networking, discussion forums, conference sessions and activities, and other appropriate venues.
• Contributes in the determination of medium- and longer-term professional development needs for ISSS community with special attention to regional voices.
• Ensures dissemination of ISSS news to the regional liaisons so that these are communicated on the regional/local listservs, through social media, and during regional/local conferences.
• Identifies and cultivates future national and regional leaders from within the ISSS community.
• In accordance with member needs and the Strategic Plan, makes recommendations for consideration for the annual ISSS work plan.
• Conducts orientation for new regional liaisons and works closely with KC ISSS Chair stream, NAFSA staff, and Regional Chairs on appointment of regional liaisons as rotation occurs.