International Student Services Coordinator

Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $54,075-$70,655

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20008

Brief Description of Duties:

The International Student Services (ISS) Coordinator serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), administering department and university policies to ensure the university’s compliance with federal immigration regulations governing the enrollment of international students. Responsible for advising international students, the ISS Coordinator interprets and applies federal regulations and academic policies and procedures and makes informed decisions about eligibility for immigration benefits. The ISS Coordinator reports to the Director, International Student Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves in the capacity of Designated School Official (DSO), assisting in maintaining University compliance with government regulations regarding international students; Advises international students regarding immigration and visa regulations to assist them in complying with federal regulations governing their legal status while studying in the United States.
• Collaborates with the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions office on issues related to admissions processes for international students and timely transition from Admissions to ISS for issuance of I-20 forms. Assists with developing the procedures and protocols for maintaining complete and accurate student data required for SEVIS and monitoring through updating students’ SEVIS records to ensure smooth entry or transition into the University.
• Updates and maintains the Department of Homeland Security Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for active F-1 students and coordinates institutional compliance actions and reporting. Maintains accurate records.
• Initiates the transfer in and out of SEVIS records, advises practical training applicants, creates letters to the Social Security Administration, and analyzes data on international students' demographics.
• Meets with and advises prospective international students, as well as continuing international students, to assist them with their enrollment challenges be they academic, financial, social, or personal. Liaises with embassies, other universities, and international organizations as needed to resolve student admissions and enrollment issues.
• Coordinates international student orientation and on-campus activities to support the social and academic needs of all international students, their matriculation, and engagement.
• Assists with developing and updating policies and facilitates training and information sessions on regulatory topics such as employment and practical training, travel and re-entry, maintenance of non-immigrant status, and other issues of concern to non-immigrants.
• Assists with updating the website and other online communication and the implementation of a data management and student engagement system.
• Keeps abreast of DHS policies and procedures and maintains skills, knowledge, and best practices of regulatory immigration compliance to remain current in the law and regulations impacting international students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in college student personnel, education, psychology, business or a related field; Masters preferred.
• At least two (2) years experience as a Designated School Official (DSO) working with international programs, providing advising for prospective and continuing international students in higher education or other similar settings.
• Per federal immigration regulations regarding SEVIS, the incumbent must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Ability to travel to various university campuses to provide services.
• Experience using a data management and student engagement platform in international student services preferred.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .