The Global Ties program is committed to welcoming our new undergraduate international students into Pitt’s campus community and fostering a true sense of belonging and support. Global Ties was created as a means to cultivate a more inclusive campus for undergraduate international students in a manner that is relevant and specific to their needs. This position assists to prepare for intercultural training and workshops for international students for their smoother transition and for staff and faculty to better understand international students’ needs and backgrounds. The position works closely with students to support retention efforts including recruitment, training, and assessment. The position attends and supports a wide range of other activities, events, and programs for international students and the campus and broader community. This position advises student organizations such as Asian Student Alliance, Chinese American Student Association, Filipino Student Association, Japanese Student Association, Korean Student Association, and Vietnamese Student Association.

NOTE: This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for two years. Following the completion of this term, the role will be reviewed to assess its continuation based on organizational funding, requirements and needs.

The Office of Inclusion Belonging aims to build integrated, interactive, intersectional, and innovative ecosystems. We impact the University culture, climate, and community. Through intentional programming, informative professional policy development, and strategic student engagement, OIB is committed to staying aware of student needs, inspiring our stakeholders to do their work through a lens of Inclusion Belonging and equipping our campus and community partners to see and serve the whole student with integrity and empathy.

The OIB supports many student organizations and works to make their Pitt experience one rooted in belonging. Click here to see our students in action and hear them in their own words.

Manages, develops, and implements enrichment programs for students. Evaluates and improves programs and ensures adherence to regulations, guidelines, and curriculum standards. Develops support materials to promote enrichment programs.

Manages, develops, and implements enrichment programs for students. Evaluates and improves programs and ensures adherence to regulations, guidelines, and curriculum standards. Develops support materials to promote enrichment programs.

The Program Coordinator for International Programs position is responsible for a variety of administrative duties in the Office of Belonging and Inclusion to support international student programming, student organizations, and the development of global leadership programs.