Program Specialist, Center for Global Engagement

Position Title:

Program Specialist Center for Global Engagement

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Program Specialist for the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) assists and supports the day-to-day operations of the CGE and the Office of International Student Services (ISS) across the University campuses. The Program Specialist is responsible for the organization management planning marketing and implementation of the CEGs portfolio; and will support the advising of international students on immigration and non-academic issues processing compliance paperwork and developing cultural and student engagement programming for ISS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports advising of students on CGE options as well as international students and exchange visitors on matters pertaining to their immigration status and any personal social cultural and/or academic concerns.

• Assists with and coordinates the development of programs orientations information sessions events workshops pre-departure preparation health and safety training and exit interviews for both CGE and ISS.

• Develops promotional materials social media content and web-based information for international students exchange visitors and the CGE portfolio.

• Reviews and supports CGE application processing: provides follow up with incomplete applications deposits and pre-departure forms.

• Develops and prepares program fee budgets and reconciles travel expense reports for the CGE portfolio.

• Supports the management of records databases and guidelines for both CGE and ISS.

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for student (F-1) visa holders and as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for exchange visitor (J-1) programs.

• Assists with: issuing I-20 and DS-2019 forms to newly accepted students; work permission applications (CPT/OPT) changes of status reinstatement and other non-academic support issues; and monitoring alerts in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

• Works with CGE faculty leaders to implement travel components of their courses; and with Department Chairs and Associate Deans to maintain Course Equivalency sheets.

• Provides continuing support for both students and faculty during travel abroad.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

• Coordinate delivery of services with various university offices and departments across the University.

• Attend and contribute to OIEIE Team meetings and planning workshops.

• Represent the Center for Global Engagement and the Office of International Students at some evening/weekend events.

• Serve on university-wide and student life committees as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Training and Experience):

• Basic knowledge of current professional practices and issues in international education.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as closely with team members to achieve goals.

• Effective verbal written interpersonal and public speaking communication skills across settings and stakeholders including diverse constituents both internally and externally.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively evaluate details.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Demonstrated cross-cultural awareness intercultural skills and sensitivity to cultural concerns.

• Proficient with Google Suite and web-based software (e.g. Drupal).

• Bachelors degree; or equivalent professional experience.

• Per mandated federal regulations must be a U.S. citizen or legal Permanent Resident.

Preferred

• General understanding of laws relating to equal opportunity affirmative action discrimination and harassment relating to faculty staff and students.

• Experience with SEVIS and basic knowledge of immigration regulations governing F J and other visa statuses.

• Demonstrated commitment to institutional effectiveness inclusive excellence and supporting the University Mission.

• Experience working living and/or studying abroad strongly preferred.

• Skills in planning organizing and managing funds including fiscally responsible spending analyzing trends and ensuring compliance.

• Knowledge of Banner and Cognos preferred; and previous experience using Terra Dotta software is beneficial.

Physical Requirements &/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Ability and willingness to work occasional weekend and evening hours.

• Ability to move about campus..

Pay Transparancy:

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Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Josephs University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York (not including New York City zip codes) and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Josephs University is a private Catholic Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Josephs University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. EOE

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