JOB DESCRIPTION

St Petersburg College

POSITION TITLE: International Students Services Representative

DEPARTMENT:  International Programs SITE: SPG

SALARY SCHEDULE: Senior Career GRADE: 7- Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinates college wide International student activities and support services. Reports directly to the Director of International Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinates international student activities in conjunction with campus student activities coordinators to foster a college-wide international community.

· Assists with development of support services for international students.

· 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.

· Orients and instructs international students as to college policy and procedures.

· Develops and maintains a mentoring program for incoming international students.

· Assists with the maintenance and updating of the International Student Manual and web site.

· Attends ESL and International meetings at the college as needed to be consistent on each campus.

· Maintains an SPC e- newsletter for International students.

· Assists with recruitment of international students

· Assists with procedural and technological tasks as assigned.

· Keeps abreast of new INS regulations and procedures and shares information with college officials, international students, faculty and staff.

· Coordinates SEVIS reporting and verifies information is accurate

· Coordinates scanning of International student records for various purposes: application, change of status, visas, etc.

· Performs all duties of the International Student Officers

· Assists Director International Programs for development and maintenance of procedures, processes, forms, and related materials.

· Manages budget of International Student Services department.

· Controls equipment/materials utilized within the International student activities and support program.

· 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:

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.  Three (3) years experience in event planning and Bilingual preferred.

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. Verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of micro-computer applications in management.

GC New 9/2009