The Multicultural Center at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John?s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (0.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of International Student Services Coordinator.
This position?s primary area is to provide leadership, mentorship and support services to International F-1 visa students and to provide campus wide educational programming that promotes cultural interaction between international students and domestic students in our residential settings. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John?s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
Manage all post-acceptance SEVIS reporting for graduate and undergraduate students including, but not limited to, registration, transferring of records, I-20 reporting, record accuracy, and OPT/CPT requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal and immigration issues pertaining to F-1 students.
Manage pre-arrival communication and resources, mentoring, international student orientation, tax assistance, break engagement, and other student success and retention activities and programming.
Develop strong collaborative relationships with Student Development staff, Academic Advising, faculty, Center for Global Education, Experience and Professional Development, School of Theology, and Admission.
Assist new and continuing international students with their questions, maintaining their immigration status, and cultural, social, and academic adjustments to CSB+SJU.
Assist in coordinating assessment and evaluation to identify student needs and departmental priorities, and measure student learning that occurs as a result of interactions with the department?s programs and services.
Coordinate international student support committee. Serve on and advise other college/university committees, as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required; master's in a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience with international populations and/or college students; DSO experience preferred.
Permanent residency or US citizenship required for USCIS SEVIS compliance.
Familiarity with SEVIS and F-1 visa regulations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively in diverse settings.
Excellent oral and written communication; proficiency in one or more foreign languages preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultures.
Proficient in basic computer programs and social media platforms.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Knowledge of student development and identity development theories; understanding of Student Affairs professional standards preferred.
Ability to design and facilitate training programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Regular travel between the campuses of College of Saint Benedict and Saint John?s University.
Occasional transportation of students in a university vehicle. Must have a valid MN driver?s license and qualification to drive a university vehicle.
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed...ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.