St Petersburg College

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