Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of a Dean or Director this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the college International Students Program and serves as the Primary Designated School Official with responsibility for maintaining compliance with Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security regulations regarding admissions monitoring advising and matriculation of F1 visa students.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Provides leadership in the administration organization and development of the college International Student Program; develops program objectives policies and procedures; assures consistency of objectives policies and procedures with those of the college and the District. Recruits international students by representing the college in local communities organizations and schools agencies embassies and through international contacts. Promotes awareness of the college International Students Program; develops advertising and marketing plans and materials including catalogs brochures website and application materials. Oversees the admission of international students including use of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS to maintain accurate records and compliance with mandated immigration regulations; explains interprets and applies immigration regulations relating to international students; monitors admissions to ensure conformance with District admission policy; prepares and maintains detailed and comprehensive reports records and files regarding program students personnel facilities and activities. Oversees the matriculation process for international students including orientation assessment testing counseling and registration; monitors student academic eligibility; conducts workshops and meetings designed to assist international students in achieving academic and career goals. Provides advice and assistance to international students regarding support services including acculturation programs housing resources F1 employment resources foreign financial aid and scholarships and health insurance coverage; monitors compliance with nonresident alien W4 employment requirements for students who seek employment with the District. Develops and recommends program budget; monitors budget to ensure that expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations; maintains appropriate records and controls to assure program fiscal accountability; prepares fiscal reports as directed. Trains supervises evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes. Plans organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees. Organizes attends or chairs a variety of meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates program operations and activities with other campus programs and services as appropriate. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff to address student achievement gaps and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment. Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees. Performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in a discipline related to the assignment or experience living abroad. Experience with F1 visa immigration regulations and the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS and procedures within previous 5 years. Administrative or supervisory experience preferably in higher education. Experience in educational program development marketing recruiting and management preferably within the California community college system. Experience working with international students and diverse populations. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in a discipline related to the assignment and at least two 2 years of experience in working with an International Students Program or similar program. United States Citizenship (required for access to SEVIS system). Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm. (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.
Required Experience:
Manager