POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSITION
TITLE: International Students Services Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: International Programs SITE: SPG
SALARY
SCHEDULE: A&P GRADE: B
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordinates
collegewide International student activities and support services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Coordinates
international student activities in conjunction with campus student activities
coordinators to foster a college-wide international community.
·
Manage
and supervise International Student Services staff at various sites to ensure
quality services and monitor student progress.
·
Work
closely with associate provosts and other staff to Assist
with development of support services at each site for international
students.
·
Orients
and instructs international students as to college policy and procedures.
·
Assists
with the maintenance and updating of the International Student Manual.
·
Attends
ESL and International meetings at the college as needed to be consistent on
each campus.
·
Organizes
orientation/welcome week; facilitates workshops and seminars that foster
retention and student success.
·
Coordinates
activities and field trips for the international student populations that
encourage adaptation and understanding of American culture through community
interaction.
·
Maintains
an SPC e- newsletter for International students.
·
Assists
with recruitment of international students, with activities such as an
International visitor program.
·
Assists
with procedural and technological tasks as assigned.
·
Develops
and maintains a mentoring program for incoming international students.
·
Keeps
abreast of new INS regulations and procedures and shares information with
college officials, international students, faculty and staff.
·
Remain
current on College rules/procedures and Federal guidelines to perform all
duties of the International Student Officers
·
Assists AVP, International Programs for development and
maintenance of procedures, processes, forms, and related materials
·
Controls equipment/materials utilized within the International
student activities and support program.
·
Assists with establishing informal procedures as needed.
·
Performs
related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited institution, preferably in a field compatible with government and
higher education, or international relations; or the equivalent in related
experience.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years
experience in event planning, public and/or international relations or related
experience working within the international community. Experience working with college
administrators. Experience working with those from a variety of professional,
political and cultural backgrounds.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
of academic departments and programs in an institution of higher education. Knowledge of the
techniques used in recruitment and retention of international students. Ability to relate to students in the specialized area of
assignment. Computer skills. Ability
to work with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to deal effectively with students,
faculty and staff.
Ability to Successfully manage multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of micro-computer applications in management.
Created: 3/2009