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International Student Office CoordinatorThe International Student Office Coordinator reports to the Assistant Dean for International Students supporting the staff and mission of the university International Student Office. The role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to support and to contribute to the internationalization efforts of the University. This role involves comprehensive support for international students through application and immigration processes as well as providing advice to faculty and students, developing marketing and program promotion collateral, and coordinating events and recruitment activities. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities.The position requires:Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.Recent experience in higher education or in an education field.Experience working in a customer-focused environment.Ability to communicate effectively, build and manage relationships with peers, managers, University stakeholders, external vendors, parents and students from a range of linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.Recent experience of data entry and management.US citizenship or lawful permanent residence status (required to serve as a DSO or ASO).Preferred qualifications include:Additional professional certifications and/or advanced degree.Experience working with and mentoring international students.Experience maintaining immigration compliance.Experience working with international education partnership development.Experience delivering training to a range of stakeholders.Core competencies include:Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings.Service to Customer and LSU: Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success.Position duties and responsibilities include:providing office support, including tracking application progress and supplemental materials for international applicants; developing procedures for risk mitigation, international student communications, and data collection; performing general finance and budget tasks; developing and delivering promotional materials, event planning, and communication to internal/ external stakeholders;serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) to support institutional compliance with all federal regulations related to F-1 student enrollment and supporting responses to audits and updates;acting as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to support institutional compliance with all federal regulations related to the J-1 exchange visitor program and supporting responses to audits and updates;liaising with administrative offices, academic advisors, and faculty to facilitate efficient communication, enrollment, fee payment, and other support as needed;developing a library of guidance and information for international students;delivering support and guidance for a peer-advisor network;maintaining international student records from enquiry to program completion;coordinating promotional events and workshops, as needed;fielding general queries from prospective students, active students, alumni, and faculty/staff;assisting with other general office duties as required.To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.