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International and Veteran Services Coordinator

Classification Summary:

Incumbents provide leadership for assigned student services team/unit, facilitate processes, and assist with institution-wide compliance. Responsibilities may include overseeing assigned student services area and coordinating intervention strategies; facilitating informal hearings and providing sanctions to students; resolving student complaints; meeting with students with special needs to determine necessary accommodations; maintaining and recording accurate student statistics in reference to appropriate policies and procedures; monitoring program compliance in accordance with laws and regulations; and managing a program budget.

Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience:

Bachelors degree in related field, and three to five years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience:

Experience with military or veteran education benefits and/or international student populations preferred.

Licensing Requirements:

Classification Duties:

Provide professional support to students, alumni, and community members in employment, behavior concerns, disabilities support, or other assigned area(s). (C4)

Collect and interpret student statistics and reports of assigned area(s) (academic, disability, behavioral concerns, etc.) by determining data collection methods, interpretation methods, reporting methods, and communication methods. (C4)

Communicate with faculty members to support respective department goals, including providing resources and assistance; assist with employee development; and develop internship and job opportunities. (C4)

Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to identify, define, and create opportunities and resources for students. (C4)

Prepare and distribute resources to students, alumni, and community members; regularly review resources to ensure information remains current and accessible. (B2)

Oversee the daily operation of assigned Student Services area(s) by determining daily tasks and delegating appropriate responsibilities. (B2)

Plan and facilitate all aspects of events, workshops, and/or hearings. (C4)

Maintain knowledge of assigned student service area(s), including industry trends, regulations, and external resources; communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders. (B2)

Meet with students, boards, and groups to discuss and/or identify current/potential issues to include potential resolutions. (C4)

Perform general communication duties such as maintaining college webpages and social media sites with information related to assigned area(s). (B2)

Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Position Duties:

Possess a working knowledge of all academic programs and requirements, admissions and enrollment processes, transferability of coursework, and financial aid options/requirements, as well as all relevant regulations including Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Veterans' Administration (VA), and/or other military educational programs.

Serve as the main point of contact and primary advisor for international and eligible veteran education benefit students from application to graduation. Manage initial outreach and communication to students. Facilitate onboarding and retention activities that include: assisting students with clarifying educational goals; reviewing graduation requirements; and initiating outreach to students receiving early alerts, midterm deficiencies, and students not enrolled in subsequent semesters.

Serve as the campus Designated School Official (DSO) for international students, ensuring international students are in compliance with all SEVP regulations. Under the direction of the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO), ensure all international student files are updated in the Student and Ex hange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Maintain updated electronic and paper files per SEVP guidelines.

Manage the international admissions process, coordinating with relevant departments, including Athletics, Housing, and the Testing Center to ensure quality and timely services to students. Review admissions files in collaboration with the PDSO. Facilitate continuous review of international admissions processes to ensure a positive student experience.

Serve as the primary School Certifying Official (SCO) and primary Veterans Administration liaison for students utilizing veteran educational benefits. This includes reporting enrollment, tuition enrollment changes, and graduation in the various VA and other military systems. Ensure all VA/military education beneficiary student files are updated in Enrollment Manager, DOD, and AIPortal systems. Maintain updated electronic and paper files per VA guidelines.

Serve as a point of contact for VA educational beneficiaries regarding advising, enrollment, and information related to VA/Military educational programs.

Monitor participation and academic progress of VA education beneficiaries and maintain VA/Military information systems.

Provide recommendations for continuous improvement to student onboarding, engagement programs, and advising services to integrate practices and technology aimed at improving the student experience.

Participate in individual and team professional development to remain current with processes/procedures, technology, and training opportunities to provide exceptional advising services.

Serve as a backup advisor for student athletes, collaborating as necessary with the Student Athlete Success Coordinator. Maintain basic knowledge of athletic compliance with regard to advising and registration.

Knowledge:

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;

Program coordination principles, practices, and techniques;

Academic advising principles;

Military education programs and/or international student requirements;

Data collection;

College programming;

Computers and related software applications;

Customer service principles.

Skills:

Using a computer and related software applications;

Maintaining confidentiality;

Ensuring compliance with applicable internal and/or external program requirements;

Compiling and analyzing data;

Preparing a variety of reports;

Troubleshooting and solving complex program issues;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Wage/Salary: $52,104 annually

Status: Full time

If Part-time, hours per week:

If Non-exempt, work days:

Posting Number: SF00550

Special Instructions Summary:

Review of applications will begin July 17th. Position will remain open until filled.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5398628

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