Coordinator for International Student Services HV-NTP-31523-2

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Coordinator for International Student Services
HV-NTP-31523-2
Qualifications for Employment

A. Education (Minimum Requirements): Bachelor's Degree in International Business Studies, Global Studies or relevant field, or an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing with three years of relevant experience.

B. Employment Experience Preferred: Three years in international student affairs at a public· and/or private post­ secondary institution.

C Pertinent Other: · Proficiency in all U.S Immigration Laws and Regulations and Procedures concerning F-1, M-1 and J-1 status. Must possess excellent written, oral, and cross-cultural communication skills, with a degree of cultural sensitivity, that enables them to work with individuals of diverse languages, cultures and ethnic groups.

D. Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, to meet eligibility requirements to become a Primary Designated School Official, with the Department of Homeland Security, Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Coordinator for International Student Services reports to the Director of Global Initiatives or his/her designee and performs the following duties:

• Serving as the Primary Designated School Official, maintaining all F-1 Student Records for regulatory compliance, in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and performing all necessary functions in SEVIS.

• Serving as campus liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) that certifies all F-1 records. · ·

• Provide guidance to International Students to assist them in maintaining lawful Immigration Status, via meetings and electronic communications.

• With the support of the Admission Office, oversee the admissions process for prospective International Students; advise the Admissions Office with regard to credential evaluation and international status concerns.

• Provides updates to the Office of Communications for the International Student Web Pages on the college's website.

• Assist International Students with applications for immigration benefits (e.g., Employment Authorization, Extension Of Stay, and Change of Non-immigrant Status), and complete all related process to said applications in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), along with issuing all required documentation from the college.

• Assist International Students with various issues impacting their adjustment and success, and makes appropriate referrals.

• Issuing Invitation Letters for Family Members of Foreign-Born Students, in addition to "Specialized Letters" for Foreign­ Born Students, as needed.

• Maintains student records, database, admissions processing, and other administrative tasks (i.e., prepares letters, drafts office correspondence, researches and prepares reports, student budgets, Federal documents and applications.
• Serves as liaison and mediator for International Students with campus personnel, community members, and other institutions, agencies and governments on issues student related issues.

• Serve as the International Student Accident and Illness Insurance Plan Administrator,' as well as the SUNY J-1 Consortium Exchange Visitor Advisor.

• Plans and implements student programming activities (i.e., International Student Orientation, special topic workshops, and joint programming with other campus/community entities).
• Interview and track the admissions process of prospective International Students; advise the Admissions Office with regard to credential evaluation and international status concerns.

• Assist with Global Initiatives as needed.

• Maintain the college's network of global connections and partners.

• Perform other related duties and as assigned by the Director of Global Initiatives.

This is a full-time 37.5 hour work week position with a salary range of $40,000-$42,500.00

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the Internal close date of July 30, 2023.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual