Staff Assistant International Students and Scholars

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Staff Assistant, International Students and Scholars

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Department:

613-International Programs

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Mar 13, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

160014

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About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about

Job Description:

OFFICIAL TITLE:

Staff Assistant, International Students and Scholars

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director, International Programs

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Student Work Study Personnel

General Statement of Duties:

Provide walk-in and scheduled support for international students regarding F-1 status and reporting obligations. Serve as the initial contact for students considering studying away. The successful candidate will demonstrate: solid knowledge and experience in advising international students; excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; cross-cultural competence; and a collaborative approach to working with students, faculty, staff and international partners to ensure excellent advising, planning and program implementation.

Responsibilities:

(E) = Essential

(E) Demonstrate experience serving as the Designated School Official (DSO), maintaining student records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and advising international students on complex U.S. immigration regulations and procedures related to employment, travel, change of status and reporting obligations.

(E) Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal Code of Regulations (CFR) as pertained to International Students and Scholars advising.

(E) Assist with the development and implementation of advising materials, student information sessions, study abroad fairs and faculty workshops.

(E) Coordinate and plan programs which support the social and academic integration of F-1 students to enhance student retention.

(E) Ability to advise individuals of diverse backgrounds with various levels of English proficiency.

(E) Assist with orientation programming, Open Houses, Congratulations Day, International Education Week planning and all other events.

(E) Act as liaison to DGCE and the Office of Admissions regarding international applicants and support.

(E) Demonstrate ability to liaise with faculty and staff regarding international student study and employment requirements and provide necessary resources.

(E) Maintain working knowledge of University computer systems including Image Now, and Colleague.

(E) Manage social media accounts.

(E) Provide some evening and weekend coverage.

(E) Ability to manage budgets, track student payments, and make budgeting predictions.

Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.

Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident, as mandated by federal regulations for F-1 DSO eligibility.

Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, listening and cross-cultural communication skills.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Experience living, working or studying abroad.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The firm starting annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.

It is the policy of Worcester State University that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by WSU, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources, after an offer of employment has been made.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

a choice of 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options

a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options

life insurance up to 8x the annual salary

long-term disability coverage

dental insurance

20 vacation days accrued per year

15 sick days accrued per year

5 personal days per year

paid holidays

tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children

and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.

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URL: www.worcester.edu

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Worcester State University
Website : http://www.worcester.edu