POSITION DESCRIPTION

International Student Services Coordinator

Office of Intercultural Affairs

SUMMARY
This position will contribute to the institutional compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS) as required by the U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS)and the Department of State (DOS).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyzes and interprets USCIS regulations affecting F and J students and scholars.
  • Works with students on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities.
  • Advises international students on cultural, immigration and personal concerns.
  • Develops and implements social and cultural programming in tandem with the Office of Intercultural Affairs.
  • Organizes and facilitates host family and orientation programs, as well as ESL/Cross-Cultural Communication workshops.
  • Manages web site regarding prospective international students.
  • Oversees the International Theme house and assist international students with transportation, housing and storage needs.
  • Works with faculty, staff and students to design and implement academic support programs targeting international students.
  • Serves as principal liaison between international students
  • Will be required to work frequent nights and weekends.

SUPERVISOR
Director of Intercultural Affairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree. Excellent communicational nd interpersonal skills in a cross=cultural setting. Demonstrated organizational, communication, critical thinking, probe lm-solving and computer skills. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Must hold U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident stats as required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strongly prefer Masters' degree in international relations, social sciences, counseling or related filed and am minimum of three years experience working with F-1 and J-1 international students in a U.S. higher education institution. Experience living and/or working abroad desired.

OTHER INFORMATION
This is a part-time (10 hours per week), 10-month non-benefits-eligible, administrative hourly position. Will be required to work frequent nights and weekends. This position description is not all-inclusive, as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three references to:

Office of Human Resources
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
337 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
e-mail: ferran@hws.edu
EOE



Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Founded as Hobart College for men and William Smith College for women, Hobart and William Smith Colleges today are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution with a single administration, faculty and curriculum but separate dean’s offices, student governments, athletic programs and traditions.  The Colleges are located in a small diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  With an enrollment of approximately 2,000, the Colleges offer 62 different majors and minors from which students choose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program.  Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service are also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.