Program Coordinator

Position Summary

Immigration Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO for F-1 visas) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO for J-1 visas)
• Aid Executive Director with SEVIS requirements and compliance of federal regulations
• Conduct continuous checking of student compliance with immigration requirements
• Offer semestral workshops and continuous communication with students on immigration issues

Data and Process Management

• Manage the immigration process post-admission
• Estimate and update the annual cost for immigration purposes
• Manage ISSM database for nonresident alien student population and initiate reports as needed
• Maintain International Events Database and Post-Admissions database

Programming

• Develop campus and community events and activities aligned with the University’s strategic goals
• Coordinate the Friendship Family Program, Small World Program, Cultural Activities, and other programs and workshops
• Plan, organize, and chaperone day or longer trips to regional areas of interest
• Coordinate events for National International Education Week and International Week
• Implement needs assessment and propose improvements of processes and services based on data

Outreach Program

• Provide cultural trainings for faculty and staff
• Advertise, hire, train, and supervise international orientation leaders
• Implement assessment for orientation feedback and use data to develop reports and recommendations

Social Media and Marketing

• Develop and produce electronic newsletter/communication for international students
• Manage the CIP social media and assist in creating social media annual strategic plan with IEP and Study Abroad
• Update the CIP website and printed materials as needed
• Solicit funding in support of USI international programs and activities
• Serve as Advisor to International Club; provide assistance with leadership development, budget oversight, and program development and implementation

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with two or more years of experience in immigration advising and program planning and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to work in, update, and design workflows in various systems and databases used for retention and communications
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex procedures and processes related to international students
• Knowledge of immigration regulations pertaining to F and J visas, including SEVIS reporting requirements and knowledge of Department of Homeland Security regulations
• Strong organizational, attention to details, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present workshops and programs
• Possess understanding of the educational, cultural, social and recreational needs of the international students
• Demonstrated ability to work as effective team member
• Proficiency in using Office 365, Outlook, Access, Excel, Teams, Bookings, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication competencies
• Proven commitment to diverse perspectives, internationalization of institutional environments, and a strong career interest in the field of international education
• NAFSA affiliation
• Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Master’s degree with one year of experience in immigration advising and program planning and implementation strongly preferred
• Familiarity with international cultures and fluency in a Spanish or other secondary language strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in, update, and design workflows in various systems and databases used for retention and communications preferred