Committee: Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services (KC ISSS)
Position: Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator
Term Dates: Two-year term, renewable for one additional term (maximum of four years)
The Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator provides a central point of contact between KC ISSS and ISSS regional liaisons appointed by NAFSA regional teams to focus on ISSS-related issues. The position is responsible for facilitating two-way communication and support for the ISSS community at the national and regional levels, keeping the KC ISSS team and ISSS regional liaisons aware of one another’s needs and offerings, and participating in and monitoring ongoing, community-wide discussions in the various ISSS areas.
Position updated August 2023
NAFSA is not currently accepting applications for this position. Visit NAFSA Volunteer Leadership: Open Positions to learn about available opportunities.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
Within the framework of NAFSA’s Strategic Plan, this position will:
- Stimulate a two-way flow of information between the KC and regional teams.
- Identify member issues and concerns and act as a conduit of information and support.
- Recruit effective volunteers to support resource creation, with special attention to regional voices.
- Conduct onboarding for new regional liaisons.
- Identify and cultivate future national and regional leaders from within the ISSS community.
- Make recommendations for future KC ISSS projects.
Sample Projects
In recent years, this position has coordinated projects such as:
- Planning regional sessions about supporting students/scholars during school breaks
- Recommending model practices for sharing alumni success stories
- Discussion about supporting J-1 students and student interns
Commitment
- Assure NAFSA membership through the length of the leadership term.
- Confirm for a two-year term, renewable once, upon agreement with KC ISSS leadership, for a maximum term of four years.
- Prepare for and attend leadership meetings throughout the year. Most meetings are virtual.
- Support KC ISSS activities at the Annual Conference.
- Dedicate approximately four to six hours per month to the role.
- Foster an inclusive environment in alignment with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in the ISSS field.
- Previous volunteer/presentation experience with NAFSA.
- Specific knowledge of – and currently working in – student/scholar advising.
- An active interest in assisting colleagues with professional and leadership development.
- Ability to work effectively with a team in an outcomes-based environment.
- Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives.
- Preferred experience: service on a NAFSA regional leadership team.
