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Isabela Varela is a seasoned academic professional with 25+ years of experience in education, research, and international programs. She has held various roles, including Director of International Students and Scholars Office, Assistant Director of Career Readiness and Employability, and Information Management Specialist. Varela has also developed and taught courses in Greece and Mexico, and has expertise in foreign languages, program development, and website development.

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor
      • May 1999 - Present

      Co-developed, planned, and implemented a UNI summer study abroad course in Greece entitled, Greece: From the "Cradle of Democracy” to Today offered by the History Department and the Study Abroad Office. The course has been offered since 1999 and it is the oldest running study abroad program at UNI.

    • Director - International Students and Scholars Office
      • Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

      Planed and directed the administrative and operational activities of services and programs provided by the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)

    • Assistant Director - Career Readiness and Employability
      • 2011 - 2017
      • Cedar Falls, Iowa

      Provided advice to students regarding career exploration, engagement, employability, and graduate school. Developed a comprehensive student employability and career readiness program that included more than 45 class presentations per year.

    • Information Management Specialist
      • 1996 - 2010

      Assessed career information needs of students, faculty, staff, and alumni; assisted clients in locating and using collection materials and electronic resources.

    • Instructor
      • Jan 2000 - Jul 2003
      • Merida, Mexico

      Developed and taught U.S. Experiential learning course in Merida, Mexico. Job Shadowing and Informational Interviewing in Yucatan, Mexico, May 2000, January 2003 – , January 2001 –

    • Librarian/Information Specialist
      • 1996 - 1997
      • Waterloo, Iowa, United States

      Had full responsibility for the management, maintenance, and budget of a library collection that consisted of specialized and confidential materials. Hired and supervised library assistant.

Education

  • University of Iowa
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Spanish Languages
  • University of Northern Iowa
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
  • University of Iowa
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Library and Information Science
  • University of Minnesota
    Bachelor's degree (BA), International Relations/Political Science

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