Lawrence University · 1 month ago
International Student Services Coordinator
Appleton
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLawrence University is seeking an International Student Services Coordinator to provide immigration advising support and program assistance. The role involves managing the overall usage of the International House and coordinating various programs and events for international students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide F-1 and J-1 visa-related immigration advice based on U.S. federal regulations and SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
Understand and advise students on CPT and OPT and write employment letters for students
Keep institutional and immigration databases up-to-date for internal institutional communication and external immigration compliance
Coordinate the Friendship Family program including matching international students with local families, updating match database, and organizing all communications and events related to the program
Coordinate programming, including orientation, employment workshops, and international student engagement events
Assist the Waseda program (Japanese student exchange program) including orientation, student activities, matching student mentors, advocacy, travel arrangements, maintaining program documents, and other administrative tasks
Provide back-up immigration advising assistance during vacation, illness, and periods of heavy workloads
Maintain web pages and social media as needed
Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Model cultural competence in executing the aforementioned duties
Establish and maintain paper and electronic files and records to include immigration documents, letters of recommendation, etc
Type, proof, or review general correspondence and documents including letters, memos, recommendations, monthly newsletter, proposals, presentation, minutes, and agendas
Support mailing list and communications from the International Student Services Office
Coordinate administrative and logistical details of meetings, programs, and events related to the office
In conjunction with the Director, oversee the student employment process and supervise student employees for ISS
Answer and direct calls, take and deliver messages, sort and deliver mail related to International Student Services
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of ISS
Maintain and communicate usage policies for the International House
Manage room reservation process and master calendar for International House
Coordinate student employees’ work related to house upkeep, storage, and hospitality
Coordinate maintenance repairs/repairs of office equipment with service people through university work order system
Oversee storage and inventory in International House basement, attic, and other areas
Qualification
Required
2 years of relevant experience is recommended
Bachelor's degree in related area
Position requires demonstrated confidentiality, poise, tact, and diplomacy
Must be able to interact and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals at various levels from multiple cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to engage in perspective taking and understanding cultural diversity and a commitment to fostering social justice
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Basic ability to manage website
Basic skills in poster creation and publication development
Strong clerical skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills including ability to (a) prioritize and (b) effectively manage multiple projects
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in an intercultural environment
Flexibility to perform duties wherever work volume and priorities necessitate
Willing to work occasional weekend or evening hours when necessary due to office programming (approximately one weekend a month)
Ability to work independently and utilize less busy times to prepare for future needs of the department
Intercultural competency and attention to detail are of the utmost importance for this position
Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check
Meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements
Favorable completion of reference checks
Company
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin.
501-1000 employees
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