International Student Services Coordinator

Job Title: International Student Services CoordinatorLocation: UNG-Dahlonega, GARegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 292287About UsLocated in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.Job SummaryThe International Student Services Coordinator is responsible for assisting international students and scholars before, during, and after their stay at the university, including educating them on non-immigrant status compliance. The coordinator must provide a high level of customer service to international students and scholars to provide opportunity for expansion of the international population as well as interface with departments on the university, state, and federal level regarding international student and scholar issues and concerns, ensuring UNG maintains compliance with federal regulations. This is a multi-campus position.This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.¿The University of North Georgia will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visas subject to the federal cost proclamation¿ResponsibilitiesMaintain institutional compliance with federal regulations governing the enrollment of international student and scholars within the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO); Provide cultural and social support and immigration advising for the F and J programs on all campuses.Ensure timely communications with prospective and newly admitted students to create a seamless transition to UNG. Must maintain excellent relationship with all campus partners including the Business Office, Enrollment Management, Registrar's Office and others.Collaborate with university and community partners to create and implement educational programming including international student and scholar orientations as well as on-going social and cultural engagement opportunities.Manage technical and content aspects of Terra Dotta; Propose and assist with the development, maintenance, and compliance of international student and scholar policy on campus; Assist with monitoring communications with various departments and with international students and scholars to ensure timely and accurate information sharing. Assist the Center for Global Engagement with projects as needed or assigned.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExcellent working knowledge of MS Office and other computer software.Excellent communication skills.Predisposition to work as a team member in a dynamic and flexible environment.Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Required QualificationsBachelor's degree required.One year of experience working in an administrative office environment required.Preferred QualificationsExperience in an international office preferred but not required.Proposed SalaryThe proposed salary range is: $47,401-$52,142.Required Documents to AttachResumeCover LetterUnofficial TranscriptsContact Information for Three Professional ReferencesUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional ValuesThe University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.phpConditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeThis position requires security clearance.Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.Background CheckPosition of Trust + Education