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Mount Vernon, WA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 3477 - 4517

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary

The Opportunity:The Program Coordinator works under general direction and serves as a primary point of contact for new international students managing the admissions process using Student Management System (PeopleSoft) SVlS and providing essential customer support for students. This position performs work that supports SVCs international students in the areas of immigration admissions enrollment and housing. This position may also support general student admissions and the daily operations of the Mount Vernon enrollment services team. The Program Coordinator provides information and assists students by making referrals to/ or serving as a liaison to other departments such as financial aid workforce grants advising and student life.

The job is a 100% full-time classified position working 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate limited evening hours. The position works in an environment where technology must be infused into all enrollment services processes while ensuring confidentiality and the utmost professional service delivery. Inbound and outbound communications may include face-to-face interactions and telephone and online customer service.


The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

  • Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
  • Our Guiding Principles;
  • Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
  • The development of our employees;
  • A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.
Guiding Principles:Respect Integrity Open and Honest Communication Collaborationand Compassion.

About SVC:Established in 1926 Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within theWashington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges(SBCTC) providing associates and bachelors degrees as well as certificates in high-quality academic transfer pathways workforce training basic education for adults and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTCs Vision statement; Leading with racial equity our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial social and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.

SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education inspire student learning and achievement and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access achievement and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms policies and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial ethnic and linguistic demographics in the district particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership faculty and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Skagit Valley College offers:
  • An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
  • Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
  • Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
  • Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
  • Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
  • Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direct administrative support coordination and customer service in the areas of admissions intake and immigration for international students.

Admissions & Intake Coordination

Immigration& Designated School Official (DSO)
  • As one of SVCs Designated School Officials issue I-20s track and report student immigration documents utilizing the Student and Exchange Visitors Information Services (SEVIS) record management system;
  • Ensure student registration is completed;
  • Monitor student records to ensure SEVIS compliance and report issues to IP Director;
  • Utilize up-to-date United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) information pertaining to student SEVIS records;
  • Verify immigration related regulations for F-1 and ensure documents are updated and accurate;
  • Notify the IP director of changes in student visa status;
  • Collaborate with the Enrollment Services director of entry services to update data in the college data system (Secure 92/ctcLink);
  • Refer students to the Counseling Advising and Navigation team for testing admissions academic programs of study/progress and attendance (care team tutoring etc.);
  • Send up-to-date program travel information to students to help them understand what resources are available to them during their stay in the United States. Example: confirmation of airport pick-up. This could include communication via email social media outreach strategy and the SVC website;
  • Provide administrative support throughout the orientation process: send orientation reminder paperwork follow-up collecting documentation LewerMark insurance enrollment registration of student in SEVIS;
  • Assist with registration and orientation of new students as directed;
  • When notified that a student is not meeting their financial obligations send out template emails providing information on the students financial obligations; Copy IP Director and CAN as needed.
Following established procedures coordinate student Housing (Homestays on-site dormitories)
  • Recruits and evaluates applications of potential homestay families conducts in-home interviews background checks and determines eligibility based on host family rules and guidelines;
  • Ensure that all Homestay documents are updated on an annual basis;
  • Provides orientation to host families;
  • Follow up with housing inquiries by mailing out general homestay information guidelines and applications to prospective host families and students;
  • Communicates housing information and placement to new international students and to contracted homestay partners prior to arrival;
  • Maintain current database of homestays that include:
    • Active versus inactive status
    • Student placements
    • Housing agreement
    • Financial obligations
  • Conducts Washington State Patrol Criminal History Check related to homestay families;
  • Schedule individual meetings within the first and second week of arrival between students and host families for review explanation and acceptance of the Host-Student Homestay Agreement;
  • Refers academic student disciplinary issues to the conduct officer as per college policies;
  • Concerns between student host family and other possible roommates are assessed and documented and reported to the supervisor and the Director of IP for resolution when needed;
  • Facilitates alternative housing in consultation with student housing supervisor and Director of IP when needed. This includes alternative housing for sick students and when it is necessary for the health and safety of the student and/or host family;
  • Serve as liaison between student and off-campus housing apartment managers as needed;
  • Collaborate with CVV Director and track student housing availability;
  • On a monthly basis send appropriate template emails payment reminders to rental programs and agreements monitor rental payments utilities and other housing obligations.
Administrative support for Student Support Programs as initiated and assigned by supervisor.
  • Refer students to appropriate Student Services resources and funding programs to support SVC entry process as needed;
  • Attend events as assigned;
  • May support student and community specialized programs and events such as New Student Registration enrollment activities convocation commencement summer bridge student life etc.;
  • Assist in planning of Student Services New Student Registration and New Student Orientations;
  • May provide supervision of student support staff or volunteers as assigned by supervisor;
  • Represent the department at various meetings campus events and conferences as assigned;
  • Attend staff meetings (enrollment services CAN meetings IP meetings);
  • Provide supervisor with ongoing project updates and provide input for divisions Board reports;
  • May attend professional development activities and conferences as assigned by supervisor;
  • Perform other duties provide logistical support assist with special projects as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and/or understanding of:
  • Office procedures and practices;
  • The mission values and core themes of Skagit Valley College;
  • The contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students served by the College.
Skills:
  • Basic technology skills used to maintain student files data reporting and generating reports;
  • Effective interpersonal communication; Computer and technical skills including software programs spreadsheets databases and word processing.
Ability to:
  • Use general office equipment;
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with student records in accordance with FERPA as well as private testing company guidelines;
  • Direct the work of others;
  • Accept responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work;
  • Work with a tight-knit team;
  • Use Microsoft Office CRM- TARGET X SEVIS the Internet and search engines;
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality;
  • Use judgment and critical thinking to resolve problems or issues using principles of collaboration and continuous improvement;
  • Make timely decisions without sacrificing quality even under ambiguous circumstances;
  • Actively work to continuously improve job effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives;
  • Address problems and issues in an open constructive professional manner;
  • Understand and follow applicable laws regulations and standards to establish and maintain a safe work environment;
  • Effectively organize multiple assignments;
  • Effectively communicate information and ideas orally and in writing;
  • Promote the welfare and best interests of the students at all times;
  • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and goals of the institution community and technical college system.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or higher;
  • Two (2) years of experience in providing excellent customer service to a diverse clientele in Student Services International Programs Enrollment Services Admissions Registration Financial Aid or related area or in a program specialty that provides similar services to a specific population;
  • Prior experience with SEVIS;
  • Prior experience working with international students.

Salary Benefits Conditions of Employment Application Procedure About SVC

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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