COORDINATOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES AND GLOBAL INITATIVES:
ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ATLANTA GA
$50,000 to $55,000 USD Per Year
Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, GA seeks a Coordinator of International Student Services and Global Initiatives. The Coordinator is responsible to the Vice President of Student Affairs and coordinates with the Director of Admissions and Director of Recruitment and Special Partnerships. Major areas of responsibility include the following: 1. ) initiate, organize and manage programs and services to non-native speakers of English, including permanent residents, refugees, political asylees, non-immigrant students and in particular students on F-1, M-1, and J-1 student visas; 2.) manage the international student admission process, serving as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP ), and updating/maintaining information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database; 3.) Provide resources, advisement, and orientation programs for international students. The Coordinator will work with the Director of Admissions, the Director of Recruitment and Special Partnerships, and the Director of Communications, to develop an effective strategy to recruit and retain international students. The Coordinator will facilitate meaningful connections to cultural organizations, embassies, and other government agencies in the Atlanta community and work collaboratively within the organizational structure of the College to provide strong support and quality services to the international student community. The Coordinator will have general knowledge of Student Services – counseling, records and professional record keeping, and best practices in student services and student development. The Coordinator must work effectively in the formal and informal structures of the college to develop and grow the international student community. The Coordinator will work to identify funding for campus-based international programs and opportunities abroad for Atlanta Technical College students. The Coordinator will create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in education, international relations, public administration, counseling, psychology or sociology or a closely related field. One (1) year of professional experience with admissions, advising, retention and/or student success programs. Three (3) years of professional experience in a post high-school educational setting. Ability to work closely with other units of the college to develop results driven retention plans. Ability to demonstrate considerable interpersonal skills and judgment in representing the college effectively in all interactions with internal and external entities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration (or in a field with a focus on international relations/communications. Three (3) years of professional experience with advising international students, international student admissions, SEVIS, U.S. immigration law, retention and/or student success programs. Five (5) years of professional experience in a post high-school educational setting, preferably a public community college system. Bi-lingual
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