International and Transfer Advisor / Primary Designated School Official
Washington Adventist UniversityAbout the role
Department: Admissions
Reports To: Director of Enrollment
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY:
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued, and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of the title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
This key position serves as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and will guide them from the point of inquiry through the point of enrollment into Washington Adventist University. We are seeking an experienced and energetic individual responsible for assisting students on immigration, F1 and J visas, I-20 creation and understanding and compliance with regard to Federal immigration regulations and university polices.
The individual also will be involved in managing the I-20 process and reaching the international and national Hispanic market through partnerships and outreach to Hispanic families advising students on every aspect of the admissions process as well as information regarding the University. The successful candidate will represent the University through on- and off-campus presentations to prospective students, their families, and guidance professionals and assist the admissions team in meeting goals and expectations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
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Serve as Liaison and collaborate with the International Program Director for programs and services that support international students.
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Engage with the Hispanic community through webinars and workshops to help them plan and realize their postsecondary education dream.
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Assume overall responsibility for the transfer student pipeline from recruiting the matriculation.
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Work with the registrar’s office to understand transfer credit evaluations.
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Work with Director of Enrollment to maintain familiarity with our current Community College MOU and articulation agreements while working towards adding more to our portfolio.
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Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, and admitted and enrolled students through the completion, review, and conversion of applications for designated territory.
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Assume overall responsibility for electronic reporting of data on students and exchange visitors to the federal government via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Oversee data input and real-time transfer of data to SEVIS, including issuance of federal forms I-20 and DS-2019, and event notifications.
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Monitor F-1 international student statuses, alerts, records, and information for SEVIS, compliance: detailed student and program record keeping, running and verifying reports, preparing SEVIS drafts.
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Provide regular education and training on immigration classifications, on the importance of inputting accurate data, and the potential consequences of inputting inaccurate data.
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Assist in developing operational and statistical reports for regulatory agencies and for effective decision-making by the International Task Force or Off
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