Duties And Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Provides direction and coordination and develops program goals and objectives for the international education program, including the College International Student Center Collaborates with district international student education staff, as well as appropriate staff from sister colleges to implement district-wide international student initiatives, outreach and marketing efforts, and various activities and programs for international students Assists in the planning, budgeting, development, and implementation of international education, which may include student and faculty exchange programs, international student recruitment, study abroad initiatives, and on-campus international student programs In conjunction with other college and district staff, students, other educational institutions, and business/community representatives, evaluates international recruitment programs, activities, and services Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates classified support staff and student assistants Assists with international recruitment and international travel as assigned Collaborates with district international education staff, as well as appropriate staff from sister colleges, to ensure consistency in application and admissions procedures and to manage international student admissions and transfer records Develops and maintains partnerships with English language schools in the United States and with foreign institutions of higher education to facilitate the district’s recruitment of international students Facilitates the application process with appropriate public and private agencies in California and the United States and/or in foreign countries Oversees the admission process for international students, including review of admissions applications, evaluation of I-20 eligibility, assessment of transcripts, English proficiency, and financial documents Coordinates, implements and maintains the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System ( SEVIS ) as mandated by the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ), and the Department of State, including maintaining, tracking and submitting appropriate documentation for SEVIS Serves as either the Principal Designated School Official ( PDSO ) or the Designated School Office ( DSO ) with associated duties as mandated by SEVIS , including but not limited to SEVIS recertification and audits Advises faculty, staff, and students regarding immigration and admissions issues as they relate to international students involving the interpretation of a variety of pertinent and complex laws, codes and regulations and conveys this information to students, parents, and staff Provides technical assistance and advises international students in such areas as finances, employment, eligibility, health care, and insurance Implements policies and procedures of the College, district, SEVIS , DHS , and other applicable agencies As directed serves as a liaison between international and governmental agencies regarding international student program matters Researches, compiles data for, and prepares reports, surveys, and needs assessments to comply with local, state, and federal regulations and to determine appropriate program services for international students Oversees the development and maintenance of the international student database and College International Student Program website Monitors international student enrollment and prepares appropriate enrollment reports Oversees the development, coordination, and implementation of a variety of programs and activities for international students to increase student retention, success, and engagement, including the new international student orientation and handbook, and club activities and events As directed, collaborates with College faculty and staff to integrate international students into the college and community, to bring international themes to campus events Designs, develops and implements a process to assist international students with their relocation to the Bay Area and their adaptation to the College, including assistance with housing, banking, and access to public transportation Coordinates with College counselors and staff to ensure that international students are enrolled in the appropriate course of instruction Assists students in accessing support services that will facilitate their academic success Serves as a member of the District International Education Committee Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of one year of professional work experience in international student program planning, implementation, and evaluation Knowledgeable of SEVIS regulations Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff Experience with event planning, including planning, coordination, and management Experience with training and leading the work of others Experience with the use of a variety of computer software to maintain databases, compose and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written materials Experience with research and compiling data for, formatting, and preparing statistical, financial and other reports Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in a second language