Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides leadership in the administration, organization and development of the college International Student Program; develops program objectives, policies and procedures; assures consistency of objectives, policies and procedures with those of the college and the District.

Recruits international students by representing the college in local communities, organizations and schools, agencies, embassies, and through international contacts.

Promotes awareness of the college International Students Program; develops advertising and marketing plans and materials, including catalogs, brochures, website, and application materials.

Oversees the admission of international students, including use of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to maintain accurate records and compliance with mandated immigration regulations; explains, interprets, and applies immigration regulations relating to international students; monitors admissions to ensure conformance with District admission policy; prepares and maintains detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding program students, personnel, facilities and activities.

Oversees the matriculation process for international students, including orientation, assessment testing, counseling and registration; monitors student academic eligibility; conducts workshops and meetings designed to assist international students in achieving academic and career goals.

Provides advice and assistance to international students regarding support services, including acculturation programs, housing resources, F-1 employment resources, foreign financial aid and scholarships, and health insurance coverage; monitors compliance with nonresident alien W-4 employment requirements for students who seek employment with the District.

Develops and recommends program budget; monitors budget to ensure that expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations; maintains appropriate records and controls to assure program fiscal accountability; prepares fiscal reports as directed.

Trains, supervises, evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.

Plans, organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees.

Organizes, attends, or chairs a variety of meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates program operations and activities with other campus programs and services, as appropriate.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the direction of a Dean or Director, this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the college International Students Program and serves as the Primary Designated School Official with responsibility for maintaining compliance with Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security regulations regarding admissions, monitoring, advising, and matriculation of F-1 visa students.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The International Students Program Manager maintains frequent contact with students, with representatives and service providers from the community and governmental agencies, and with various college and District personnel.

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of federal F-1 visa immigration regulations

Knowledge of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and procedures

Knowledge of state education code and Title 5 requirements relating to admission of students

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires access to SEVIS software. To be granted access to SEVIS, applicant must possess one (1) of the following, and provide proof after hire:

U.S. passport or passport card
U.S. birth certificate or birth certificate card
Alien registration card
Naturalization/citizenship certificate

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in a discipline related to the assignment and at least two (2) years of experience in working with an International Students Program or similar program.

United States Citizenship (required for access to SEVIS system).

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in a discipline related to the assignment or experience living abroad.

Experience with F-1 visa immigration regulations and the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and procedures within previous 5 years.

Administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in higher education.

Experience in educational program development, marketing, recruiting and management, preferably within the California community college system.

Experience working with international students and diverse populations.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; subject to interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to two-three hours); may require some lifting and moving to set up for events; may require off- site duties and activities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

This is a designated classified management position subject to a six month probationary period

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the "Additional Transcripts" link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.