Coordinator, International Student Services

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Responsibilities International Student Services is a division of the DSU Student Success Center. The Coordinator of International Student Services is a full-time position. The Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of the Student Success Center, supervises International Student Services’ team members, and works closely with on and off campus constituencies and other team members in the Student Success Center.
Responsibilities include: Provides leadership and supervision to International Student Services’ team members to ensure a streamlined operational approach to International Student Services; Helps international students navigate through requirements for student visas, tax information, legal status, on/off campus employment eligibility, and financial matters; Serves as Admissions Coordinator for prospective undergraduate and graduate international students through assistance with required paperwork and documents required for admission to DSU; Works closely with graduate program coordinators to ensure timely review of applications; Coordinates recruitment of new international students to DSU; Serves as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) in SEVIS to ensure DSU’s compliance with international regulations regarding international student enrollment; Provides information, presentations and training to students, faculty, and staff on international student development, SEVIS requirements, and student employment policies and procedures; Oversees events and special projects to promote campus involvement of international students, including new student orientation programs, social events/activities and cultural opportunities; Works with Institutional Research and other departments to provide data, reports and information; Collaborates with team members to plan and implement strategies to improve DSU student retention; Follows guidelines with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as they pertain to the students’ rights to privacy and accuracy and retention of academic records; and, Performs other duties as assigned as related to student success and international student development. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred; Experience in international student development, including SEVIS, understanding of regulations for student entrance into the United States, international laws and resources available; Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, social media; with Banner experience preferred; Demonstrated record of: Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department; Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; Plan and budget time wisely, be motivated and take initiative; and Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States. Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Experience in international student development, including SEVIS, understanding of regulations for student entrance into the United States, international laws and resources available; Demonstrated record of: Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department; Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; Plan and budget time wisely, be motivated and take initiative; and Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and experience in Banner Special Instructions to Applicants
Location:
Cleveland
Job Type:
FullTime