Description Essential Duties and responsibilities:
Maintain general knowledge of international students including basic visa requirements and enrollment policies.
Develop relationships and meet with colleagues also focused on international student success
Develop broad skills that apply to all Webster University programs, but may be assigned to a specific program or school/college
Assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with academic and professional goals of student
Provide students with accurate information about academic progression and degree requirements
Teach advisees skills and knowledge to promote student retention and success
Assist students in overcoming educational concerns
Help students access campus resources that will increase academic success
Refer students to appropriate campus resources
Evaluate student progress
Evaluate and determine the transfer of credits
Review, collect, and utilize data about student academic and educational needs, performance, retention, completion, and concerns
Acquire and share knowledge across multiple academic disciplines
Understand, interpret, and communicate academic policy and procedure
Collaborate with faculty and other service units across campus
Orient new students to the university
Engage in career advising
Location: Webster Groves Campus-WEBG
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications: Masters degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, or other relevant field Experience working with international students Experience in higher education, preferably advising or student affairs Excellent use of modern/current technology Strong interpersonal and relational skills Skills in problem solving Ability to learn and disseminate detailed information
With its home campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University comprises an action-oriented global network of faculty, staff, students and alumni who forge powerful bonds with each other and with their communities around the globe. Founded in 1915, Webster is a private non-profit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and in a robust learning environment online. The university is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.
