Coordinator International Student Services
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Position type: EAP - Executive, Administrative, Professional
Location: Allendale
Categories: Center for Scholarly & Creative Excellence
SUMMARY
This position is primarily responsible for supporting accepted international students. They provide guidance and support to students related to immigration, cultural adjustment, academic adjustment safety, legal, integration, and other practical matters. The position is essential in providing immigration advice on student regulations including work authorization for F1 and J1 students. Planning, implementing, and assessing international student orientation is a significant portion of this position.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Implement and assess international student orientation at the beginning of each semester to help international students adjust culturally, academically, and legally to GVSU and the US.
Hire, train, and supervise international student orientation leaders.
Create opportunities for the international students to engage and integrate with students, faculty and staff, and our community.
Design and implement student to student integration programs, including the existing PEEPS program.
Conduct with immigration advising and document processing, serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 program and a Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 program.
Plan events and connect international students to many of the existing campus programming and support offices.
Facilitate participation for international students to connect with cultural aspects happening in the community.
Conduct one-on-one assessments with new international students 30 days after students' arrival.
Educate international students on social, cultural, academic, legal, and financial responsibilities and matters.
Advocate for international students across campus, including with campus housing, academic advising, and food services, and referring students to appropriate offices.
Enhance, streamline, and implement international student services such as OPT, and CPT processing, social security information.
Serve as a member of the International Student Scholarship Selection Committee.
Serve as the adviser for the registered student organization that connects international and domestic students.
Serve as the primary contact for J-1 Sponsored Student Programs, including application for programs, working with program sponsors, advising students, completing assessments.
Participate in the International Student and Scholars Services Team and as part of the Padnos International Center Staff.
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in student development, international education, or related field
Excellent intercultural and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Must demonstrate excellent judgment and the ability to manage difficult situations with clarity and compassion.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Significant experience living or working abroad for extended time period.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
Experience in international program administration or a similar setting
Prior student advising experience.
Second language proficiency
Ability to quickly and effortlessly change direction based on new/changing priorities.
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs
Experience in higher education
Experience working with international students.
Experience with J-1 and F-1 regulations and the SEVIS system
Demonstrated cross cultural communication experience.
Salary: $50-52,000, commensurate with experience
Department/Division: Padnos International Center/Academic Affairs
Campus: Allendale
How to Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Application Deadline: September 22, 2023
The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University. Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate university purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Advertised: 07 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2023 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time
