Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis , MO 63150
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Division: Division of Student Development
Reporting Department: Amy Goodberlet, Associate Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Date Updated: April 2024
I. Basic Functions
The Coordinator of International Experiences provides leadership and oversight in international education and enrollment. The Coordinator is a key member of the Student Development team in building campus internationalization and global strategy for the University. The Coordinator is committed to student success and actively advancing global diversity and intercultural competencies at the University in keeping with best practices in international education. The Coordinator works with students, faculty, and staff, including Undergraduate and Graduate programs. The Coordinator manages data collection, organization and distribution of data for retention and completion efforts of International students.
II. Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Within the limits of authorized university policies, procedures, programs, and budgets, the Coordinator of International Student Experiences is responsible for and has the authority to accomplish the following duties:
Undergraduate & Graduate International Student Management
Support Office of Admissions and Athletics Department in processing international student visa eligibility
Assist with tracking and assessing international student retention
Support Office of Admissions and Athletic Department admission process for international students
Verify immigration status and prepare students for entry into the U.S.
Oversee and direct International Student Experiences student leader(s), graduate assistant(s), and any designed staff
Oversee and ensure current immigration advising practices through graduation
Oversee and maintain immigration documentation
Ensure compliance with F-1 regulations
Serve as the Designated School Officer (PDSO) in the Federal Government's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Educate and equip international students on cultural adaptation
Oversee and maintain health insurance enrollment of international students
Lead in the preparation, supervision, and control of the International Experiences budget
International Experiences
Assist with the development and cultivation of cultural competencies for the undergraduate student population through collaborative programming with the Office of Spiritual Life and Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Assist the developing, operationalizing, and managing outbound student curricular and co-curricular international trips
Student Development - Special Projects
III. Relationships
Reports to the Associate Dean of Students
Works in coordination with the Director of Admissions and Director of Graduate Admissions
IV. Performance Measurement Criteria
An annual performance evaluation shall be conducted by the Associate Dean of Students to determine if Coordinator's overall performance is meeting the expected requirements of his/her role and to review and analyze strengths and weaknesses, with focus on future goals and objectives.
V. Requirements
Ideal Candidates will:
Be a professing and committed Christian with an understanding and commitment to uphold the Baptist Faith & Message (2000) within the context of an intentionally Christian liberal arts university.
Minimum
Be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (as required for SEVIS PDSO)
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with higher education and immigration
Have a current passport
Experience in counseling, advising, and/or education; program planning and implementation; and strong organizational, communication and mediation skills
Exhibit quality customer service that adapts to changing priorities, responsibilities, and community needs and expectations while anticipating and identifying faculty, staff, and student needs
Demonstrate MBU core values and commitment to Christian faith
Preferred
VI. Compensation
Full-Time, non-exempt
Salary competitive, based on experience
Benefits as described in MBU's personnel policies
VII. Application
To apply, send a resume, cover letter and statement of faith to Amy Goodberlet at Amy.Goodberlet@mobap.edu.
Missouri Baptist University