International Student Coordinator

OTC • Springfield, MO

15h • $45,000 - $48,000

About The Position

Ozarks Technical Community College’s international student coordinator is dedicated to providing prospective international students with admissions and orientation guidance, as well as assisting current international students with ongoing enrollment support. This role serves as the main point of contact for both prospective and current international students, ensuring they receive guidance on admissions, compliance, and college resources. Additionally, the position will serve as an admissions counselor for walk-in students and maintain a caseload of other student groups, apart from international students.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Communications, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Meets requirement set by the DHS for all PDSOs as a citizen or legal (permanent) resident.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse college community.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity, including word processing, electronic communications, databases, spreadsheets and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in International Studies, Communications or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience working with international students in a college environment.
• Experience as a Designated School Official or Primary Designated School Official in a college setting.
• Experience working with SEVIS.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Working experience within a collegiate setting.

Responsibilities

• As a Department of Homeland Security approved Primary Designated School Official (PDSO), administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for recording and tracking international exchange students.
• Serves as the primary Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) point of contact and manage compliance responsibilities, including updating DSO information in SEVIS and filing for school recertification.
• Monitors student compliance with Federal F-1 visa requirements throughout their program period at OTC.
• Maintains admission packages for international students, tracking progress in meeting admission requirements.
• Manages the international student documentation, files and records in accordance with Federal requirements.
• Manages international student reference materials for training and continuity purposes.
• Updates the student information system (Colleague) records for international students as required.
• Serves as content manager for international student webpages, electronic forms, and providing updates as required.
• Corresponds with prospective international students via e-mail, telephone, and written correspondence.
• Answers questions concerning admission requirements and policy.
• Partners with Student Success, Academic Support Services, Student Account Services, and other internal resources to aid international students.
• Helps manage international student entry and exit surveys, conducting trend analysis and providing recommendations for improvement based on national best practices.
• Serve as an admissions counselor for walk-in students, maintaining a caseload of students other than international students to support overall enrollment efforts and contribute to the success of the general student population.
• Exhibits exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Complies with college policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including attending college functions (e.g., commencement).
• Serves on committees as requested.
• Attends community/professional events as requested.
• Performs assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees