Associate Director, Transfer Advising, Office of International Programs (E)
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About The Position
Edmonds College is seeking an Associate Director for Transfer Advising within the Office of International Programs. This position plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive services to international students, ensuring their successful enrollment and progression towards their academic goals. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Office of International Programs, the Associate Director will lead the college's transfer advising services, working collaboratively within a dynamic advising team dedicated to student success. The role is integral to the college's mission of fostering teaching, learning, and community engagement through effective immigration, transfer, and academic advising. The Associate Director will be responsible for planning and implementing various transfer activities, including transfer fairs, university visits, and workshops aimed at enhancing the transfer experience for international students. This position also involves active participation in other student support services, such as orientation and workshops, to ensure a holistic approach to student advising. The successful candidate will engage in university transfer advising, which includes researching admission requirements, assisting students in creating academic roadmaps, and reviewing transcripts. Additionally, the Associate Director will serve as a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO), providing complex immigration-related advising to maintain F-1 student non-immigrant status, including guidance on course load requirements, employment, travel, and reinstatement of status. The role requires managing partnerships with university partners, creating and updating transfer agreements, and registering new students based on their program of study and placement results. The Associate Director will also lead biannual transfer fairs, conduct workshops for international students, and disseminate transfer advising information to the Office of International Programs team and the broader college community. This position is exempt and requires a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligning with the college's values and mission.
