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Posted: 12-May-22
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
Salary: Open
Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
Campus: Cranford
General Description:
The Student Services Specialist will provide various support services for international students. Services may include, but are not limited to, assisting with admission to the College, academic advising, paying for college, scheduling courses, and transfer/transcript evaluation.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
· Serve as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1 International Students and visas affiliated with acquiring or maintaining an F1 student visa.
· Reports all student and enrollment data as required by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
· Assists in the admissions and enrollment process for international students, including admission to the College, evaluation of transcripts and granting transfer credit on the student record, academic advising, scheduling courses, and maintaining data on enrollment.
· Conducts orientation, maintains application and website information pertaining to international students.
· Attends ongoing professional development workshops and conferences to maintain knowledge of new and changing regulations and guidelines related to international and veteran students.
· Assists with admissions and registration processing for general student population during peak registration periods.
· Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education Requirements:
Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
Experience:
· A minimum of two years of experience with international students, and/or student veterans.
· A minimum of two years of academic advising or transfer student advising experience in a college setting.
· Experience working at a community college preferred.
· A minimum of one year experience with Student Information Systems, Colleague, Banner, etc., preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required:
· A minimum of two years of experience with international students, and/or student veterans.
· A minimum of two years of academic advising or transfer student advising experience in a college setting.
· Experience working at a community college preferred.
· A minimum of one year experience with Student Information Systems, Colleague, Banner, etc., preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
· This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
· Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
· Some travel required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
