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Ottawa University
International Student Services Officer
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A Program Coordinator coordinates ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization, usually performing administrative or human resources tasks.
$92,448 / year median in Kansas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsible for working as a member of the International Programs department by providing student advising, particularly for the DBA,EMBA, MSCS and MSN programs as well as future programs. Additionally provides administrative management to the program and department. Theposition assists to ensure the University is staying in compliance with F-1 rules and regulations. This is a university-wide position.
This includes processing documents and advising. Maintain confidential student records and ensure compliance with institutional,state, and federal regulations. Monitor student enrollment and academic progress, communicating with students regarding deadlinesand compliance requirements. Develop and distribute informational materials, presentations, and communications related tointernational student services. Provide customer service support to the International Programs Office as needed. Attendweekend residency sessions every sixteen weeks, sometimes every eight weeks, for the above-mentioned graduate programs. This includesattending and facilitating New Student Orientation (occurs every eight weeks). Also includes generating I-20s for new students andresponding to student inquiries. May require travel to campuses outside of Kansas. When able, attend NAFSA conferences and theKansas International Educators (KIE) conference on an annual basis. Support the Director of International Programs in maintaininga positive working relationship with all external partners.
Essential Functions:
Serve the International Programs Office in both a strategic andadministrative role. Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) which is approved by the Student Exchange and Visitor Program(SEVP). DSO responsibilities include generating I-20s, updating SEVIS records and entering CPT. Maintain working knowledge of thefederal F-1 rules and regulations for student advising and support the Director of International Programs in maintaining compliance. Advise international students on immigration regulations, visa requirements, enrollment status, employment eligibility, and traveldocumentation. Provide F-1 student advising by responding to student inquiries both via email, video, phone, and face-to-face.This includes processing documents and advising. Maintain confidential student records and ensure compliance with institutional,state, and federal regulations. Monitor student enrollment and academic progress, communicating with students regarding deadlinesand compliance requirements. Develop and distribute informational materials, presentations, and communications related tointernational student services. Provide customer service support to the International Programs Office as needed. Attendweekend residency sessions every sixteen weeks, sometimes every eight weeks, for the above-mentioned graduate programs. This includesattending and facilitating New Student Orientation (occurs every eight weeks). Also includes generating I-20s for new students andresponding to student inquiries. May require travel to campuses outside of Kansas. When able, attend NAFSA conferences and theKansas International Educators (KIE) conference on an annual basis. Support the Director of International Programs in maintaininga positive working relationship with all external partners.