Coordinator, International Student Services at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, International Student Services - Boca Raton, FL.

The Coordinator for International Student Services serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), sponsored student services liaison, and FL-Israel Scholarship coordinator. The DSO must be a

U.S. permanent residence or U.S. citizenship to comply with US Immigration and Custom Enforcement, ICE.

Immigration Compliance and Designated School Official Responsibilities:

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  Reviews BANNER and OnBase admission reports; issues initial I-20s, handles I-20 deferrals, and tracks pending change of status I-20s; handles urgent expedite requests for international student athletes.

  
  


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  Reviews immigration check-in e-forms for new F-1 students and performs initial SEVIS registration and reporting functions.

  
  


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  Fulfills general DSO functions in SEVIS; serves as a main contact for F-1 visa employment-based guidance related to on-campus employment, and practical training (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT).

  
  


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  Provides general immigration and visa information and guidance to current and prospective F-1 students via 1:1 sessions, group advising, or ISS orientation/information sessions.

  
  


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  Assists the Associate Director in preparing lists and reports for SEVIS reporting, health insurance compliance, and other data needs for ISS.

  
  

Special Student Population Responsibilities:

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  Tracks all active government-sponsored students on a semester basis and reports students to Controller's department through routine shared reports, collects government financial guarantee letters, and issues verification letters as required by the sponsoring agency.

  
  


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  Monitors applications for the Florida-Israel Linkage Institute Scholarship (FILS), including document collection and eligibility reviews for new and continuing exemption awards.

  
  


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  Serves and monitors Sponsored students F1 population.

  
  


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  Serves as the primary F-1 advisor to select groups such as international student athletes and Davis Global Scholar Awardees.

  
  

General ISS Responsibilities:

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  Serves as the backup for the front desk, phone and general ISS email as needed.

  
  


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  Supports ISS team with international orientation, resource fair, signature events, and tabling events.

  
  


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  Represents ISS and CGE to various campus events such as career fairs, admission & events, etc.

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned by ISS Director or Associate Director.

  
  

The Center for Global Engagement at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks:

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

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  Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

  
  

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  State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  
  

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  State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

  
  

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  Flexible work arrangement plans -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

  
  

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  Sick Leave Pool Program

  
  

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  Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).

  
  

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  Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

  
  

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  Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

  
  

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at
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Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate specialization and to (2) years of appropriate work experience required.


U.S. permanent residence or U.S. citizenship to comply with the federal regulations for the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Designated School Official (DSO) role as defined in 8 CFR 214.3 (l) (1), which can be found on the Regulations page of ICE.gov required.


Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.


Highly organized and ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment required.


Experience working in an international student office with F-1 student populations required.




Preferred Qualifications/Skills:


Master's degree in education, international relations/studies or similar field.


Previous experience as a DSO.
Salary:$51,198 - $54,000 per year.
College or Department:CGE: International Student Services
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline: 2024-11-26
Special Instructions to Applicant: Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:


Resume


Cover letter





OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:


Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.




PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.




As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities. Apply Now