International Student Success Coordinator, CEAS

Brief Description Of Duties

The CEAS International Student Success Coordinator works with F-1 undergraduate students in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) and coordinates efforts that support their academic and personal success.

• Provide high quality, proactive and timely advising to students in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) with an emphasis on CEAS F-1 students.
• Such advising will occur in individual and group settings, and will include regular communication about courses, majors, degree requirements and policies/procedures.
• Help students develop meaningful educational plans that are compatible with career and life goals, including selection of appropriate courses and interpretation of institutional requirements toward established goals.
• Evaluate student records and degree audits each semester and utilize data and analytics to identify areas for intervention.
• Work closely with Visa and Immigration Services to stay current with policies for F-1 students.
• Aid in training CEAS staff on the implications of these policies on advising practice.
• Serve on relevant committees and/or meet regularly with stakeholders.
• Provide updates and reports to the CEAS staff.
• Complete international forms and paperwork.
• Provide instruction for new student seminars each semester, focusing on sections targeting cohorted students.
• Work with campus partners to identify unique challenges affecting CEAS international students.
• Develop and present workshops on relevant topics, such as academic success strategies, career development (e.g., resume building, networking), and cultural competency.
• Develop, implement and evaluate opening week activities in January and August for incoming CEAS F-1 students.
• Cook with CEAS International Student Success Coordinator to provide training materials for incoming international CEAS students to assist them in preparing for enrollment.
• Host virtual information sessions and conduct proactive outreach to help incoming CEAS F-1 students (including those participating in the Intensive English Center programs) progress through their pre-registration requirements.
• Implement registration sessions for the assigned cohort, both one on one and in group settings.
• This will require a strong command of programmatic requirements to make course recommendations for enrollment and evaluating transfer courses.
• Coordinate with the respective departments to complete evaluations of international transfer courses.
• Participate in large-scale CEAS events and traditions, including CEAS Convocation.
• Represent the CEAS at various University programs and events including Admissions open houses/receptions and Admitted Students events.
• Support other initiatives of the CEAS Undergraduate Student Office that build community and encourage engagement and retention within the College.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)

• Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• One [1] year of full-time experience working with students in an academic setting.
• Highly proficient professional experience in word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging and internet applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling or related discipline.
• Experience in academic advising, working with undergraduates.
• Experience working with an engineering student population and/or knowledge of engineering disciplines.
• Experience interacting with a diverse student population, including international students.
• Experience coordinating programs and/or events.
• Experience teaching student-development courses, facilitating workshops or leading presentations.