Student and Scholar Immigration Coordinator
- Employer
- FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Big Rapids, Michigan
- Salary
- $47,000 to $52,000 Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.
- Closing date
- Apr 21, 2024
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- Specialty
- Immigration
- Knowledge Communities
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Position Type
- Coordinator
- Hours
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- College / University
Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) through the SEVIS immigration system
• Provide admission reports that include admission and applicant numbers
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, manage the recruitment agent network
• Identify potential agreements with educational institutions, governmental authorities and corporations with a focus on beneficial outcomes for the institution
• Cultivate relationships with partners (current and potential) and other educational professionals who work with international students
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the content regarding international student admission requirements on the university website, marketing materials, and other forms of communication
• Compile reports reflecting figures with regard to international student enrollment
• Perform evaluations of academic credentials in order to make an admissions determination
• Assist in building effective communication plans
• Identify and follow-up with prospective international students and families
• Develop strategies and manage activities to meet the university's international recruitment objectives
• Engage in recruitment efforts in assigned territory to achieve enrollment goals
• Assist with creating effective marketing materials abroad
• Perform evaluations of academic credentials and supporting documents in order to make an admission determination for graduate and undergraduate admissions
• Follow up with admitted students
• Attend regular admission meetings that provide admission updates and academic requirements
• Advise international students through the enrollment process
• Assist in the orientation for all incoming international students
• Represent the school as a recruiter at various international recruiting events (in country travel will also be required)
• Supervise student employees as assigned. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws
• Assist with international student and campus programming
• Interpret and analyze data from a variety of sources to determine the most effective utilization of available resources
• Maintain an understanding of the various factors that affect international recruitment; as approved by a supervisor, participate in conferences that address these issues
• Serve and participate on university committees that pertain to international student issues (as assigned by the Executive Director)
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
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