Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago
Coordinator, International Student Success
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $52K/yrInside Higher Ed is seeking a Coordinator for International Student Success. This role involves providing specialized services for international students, ensuring compliance with visa regulations, and promoting student engagement within the college community.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides incoming F and J visa students with pre-arrival information, designs orientation content, and coordinates new student orientation programs
Supports students with course selection, registration, drop and add, graduation, transfer procedures, and scholarship information
Advises international students in F and J status on federal regulations. Services as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
Provides and issues I-20s (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status) and DS-2019s (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status) for students
Processes and maintains student records in SEVIS, institutional databases, and student files
Coordinates the implementation, maintenance, and procedures for accurate and timely reporting to comply with immigration regulations and SEVIS reporting requirements. Prepares periodic reports on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies
Provides academic advising as it relates to educational programs, including managing students on academic probation. Serves as liaison between the students and faculty and assists students having academic difficulty in utilizing all available resources
Advises students on personal concerns. Makes appropriate referrals and contacts, and assists students when emergencies arise
Maintains regular contact with students including but not limited to emails, phone conversations, and appointments
Promotes social and cultural events designed to integrate students into the college community and supports the college’s internationalization efforts to provide intercultural opportunities for the college’s domestic students. Helps to create opportunities for student engagement within the college and the community
Liaises with various college departments and government agencies, including but not limited to the Internship Services, Business Office, Academic Departments, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Department of State
Assists in training internal DSO’s and ARO’s throughout the college and stays abreast of F & J visas federal regulations
Supports department leadership with monitoring and evaluating processes
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident as specified by Federal regulations
Knowledge of SEVIS and F status regulations as outlined in 8 C.F.R. 21 2(f)
Ability to interpret J status regulations as outlined in 22 C.F.R. 6 2
Knowledge of the principles of student advising and student development theory
Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software, including database programs and advanced spreadsheet applications
Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally, orally, and in writing
Ability to research related information and regulations, prepare reports and documents, and attend to details with a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic environments while maintaining accuracy
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to travel between campuses
Preferred
Experience in providing academic F and J status advising to college or university students
International experience that may include studying, living or working abroad, or interacting with international students
Experience working in a college or university providing advising, orientation and programming for international students
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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