International Student Services Coordinator, International Student Services
Company: Cameron University
Location: Lawton
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description
The Cameron University International Student Services Coordinator
position is based in Lawton, Oklahoma and responsible for the
recruitment, admission, advisement, and matriculation of
international prospective students and serves as the primary
designated official for both current and prospective international
students. This position is an entry-level position that reports to
the Director of Admissions.
Job Duties of an International Student Services Coordinator include
but are not limited to:
- Professionally and effectively communicate Cameron University's
commitment to student success
- Outreach and Marketing
- Disseminate and effectively communicate international admission
requirements and procedures to prospective students, parents,
families, other member of the public, faculty and staff
- Provide knowledgeable and professional representation of
Cameron University with prospective international students in
groups, one-on-one, and during on- and off- campus events
- Attend events and make presentations to communicate with
prospective international students and their families in an effort
to promote the academic programs offered by Cameron University
- Facilitate the admission and matriculation process through
various recruiting methods both domestically and aboard to include,
but not limited to, automated personalized communication, virtual
college fairs, presentations, answering phone calls, responding to
website inquiries, hosting in-person meetings, and visiting with
community stakeholders
- Expand prospective international student recruitment through
lead generation, prospect guidance, and matriculation
assistance
- Research prospective international student history, following
through on leads, and maintain records for the assigned recruiting
territory into the Student Information System
- Develop, maintain and promote marketing campaigns by email,
print, and social media for prospective international students and
compose letters, other correspondence, special reports and other
materials, and manage e-mail correspondence daily
- Enrollment
- Support the enrollment goals of the university by implementing
effective admission programs and procedures
- Evaluate prospective international student needs and build
productive relationships by providing individualized assistance
with educational goal identification, program selection,
payment/financial planning, and pathways to degree completion
- Correspond professionally with international students by
offering advice, resources, or referral to other campus offices and
programs
- Address issues and inquiries from prospective international
students, parents, families, and other members of the public in a
timely and professional manner
- Operational
- Advise the Director of Admissions on significant matters and
supporting other members of the team in meeting strategic goals and
expectations
- Contribute information and support team efforts by
accomplishing goals, monitoring competition and reactions from
prospective students
- Evaluate and maintain accurate admission records for
undergraduate and graduate international students
- Learn and understand admission requirements, policy and
processes according to Cameron University and the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education
- Understand and keep current on federal policies, procedures and
laws pertaining to international students
- Maintain and verify student records in the Student and Exchange
Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to determine adherence to
government regulations
- Utilize the Student Information System database to record
student data by entering information from source documents
- Issue I-20s for new students and check maintenance of I-20s in
SEVIS
- Assist students with applications for Social Security cards,
I-20 reinstatement, Curricular Practical Training, and Optical
Practical Training in SEVIS
- Conduct international student orientation sessions to acquaint
students with U.S. Government policies and procedures, and provide
information on community services and resources available
- Conduct Optional Practical Training workshops
- Prepare and assist new international students for arrival by
coordinating travel arrival plans and transportation from Lawton
Municipal Airport to Cameron
- Establish and maintain student records and reports
- Supervise the maintenance of and changes to the international
student website
- Supervise the International Student Services office staff
- Manage the Cameron University immunization policy for
international students
- Represent the university in a professional manner
- Participate in staff development programs and campus
functions
- Provide assistance and attend events related to international
students, as needed
- Perform and assist with other related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrate time-management skills, ability to multitask, and
meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving skills,
and demonstrate skills in oral and written communication
- Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully
with diverse populations
- Demonstrate ability to quickly establish rapport with and
efficiently serve prospective students
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Experience in working with Microsoft and Adobe
- Ability to lift weight (10-20 lbs.) on a regular basis
- Ability to stand/walk for long period of time
- Ability to travel for recruiting purposes and work
independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity to work in an electronic environment to include web
and social media marketing in addition to virtual recruitment
meetings MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited
university
- Minimum of two years responsible employment
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Passport PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Experience recruiting diverse and varied student
populations
- Experience working with Recruit, Banner, and Cognos
SALARY:
$33,000. Opportunity for performance compensation subject to
approval and budgetary availability.
TRAVEL:
The International Student Services Coordinator is expected to
travel for recruiting purposes for Cameron University. Employees
will be reimbursed/advanced for travel expenses incurred while
conducting official university business to include lodging, per
Diem, and transportation. Evening and weekend hours will be
required.
INSTITUTION:
Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional
institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university
provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational
opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level
graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and
education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty
disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other
studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area
rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for
frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort
Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent
to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the
University's Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and
university policies, is available by contacting the Office of
Public Safety or by accessing the report online at
www.cameron.edu/ops.
APPLYING:
Attachments must include a cover letter indicating experience
applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are
acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of three professional references.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.
EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability
Keywords: Cameron University, Lawton , International Student Services Coordinator, International Student Services, Other , Lawton, Oklahoma
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