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NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 13 hours ago

International Student Coordinator

Springfield, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

$45K/yr - $48K/yr

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is seeking an International Student Coordinator dedicated to providing guidance to prospective and current international students. This role serves as the main point of contact for students, assisting with admissions, compliance, and ongoing enrollment support.

CharityEducationNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As a Department of Homeland Security approved Primary Designated School Official (PDSO), administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for recording and tracking international exchange students

Serves as the primary Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) point of contact and manage compliance responsibilities, including updating DSO information in SEVIS and filing for school recertification

Monitors student compliance with Federal F-1 visa requirements throughout their program period at OTC

Maintains admission packages for international students, tracking progress in meeting admission requirements

Manages the international student documentation, files and records in accordance with Federal requirements

Manages international student reference materials for training and continuity purposes

Updates the student information system (Colleague) records for international students as required

Serves as content manager for international student webpages, electronic forms, and providing updates as required

Corresponds with prospective international students via e-mail, telephone, and written correspondence. Answers questions concerning admission requirements and policy

Partners with Student Success, Academic Support Services, Student Account Services, and other internal resources to aid international students

Helps manage international student entry and exit surveys, conducting trend analysis and providing recommendations for improvement based on national best practices

Serve as an admissions counselor for walk-in students, maintaining a caseload of students other than international students to support overall enrollment efforts and contribute to the success of the general student population

Exhibits exemplary attendance and punctuality

Complies with college policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned, including attending college functions (e.g., commencement)

Serves on committees as requested

Attends community/professional events as requested

Performs assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeDesignated School OfficialSEVIS experienceColleague experienceInformation technologyCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

A Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Communications, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning

Meets requirement set by the DHS for all PDSOs as a citizen or legal (permanent) resident

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse college community

Ability to work well with others

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to use information technology for professional productivity, including word processing, electronic communications, databases, spreadsheets and presentations

Preferred

A Master's degree in International Studies, Communications or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning

Experience working with international students in a college environment

Experience as a Designated School Official or Primary Designated School Official in a college setting

Experience working with SEVIS

Experience with Colleague

Working experience within a collegiate setting

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.

Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.

Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.

Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.

Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.

College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%