Assistant Director, International Retention Specialist/DSO

Title:

1482-NN - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Assistant Director, International Retention Specialist/DSO

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Retention Specialist works to plan and administer a university system-wide retention plan for international students and scholars. It orchestrates International Center programs, events and services that strategically align with helping international students and scholars successfully navigate the U.S. university environment by finding community on campus and with the local area. This position works to remove social, cultural, linguistic and other barriers to international student and scholar success with expertise in immigration, academics, student affairs and related areas. It leads international orientation, international career workshops series and manages relationships across the university with the interests of the international community in mind.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• A bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Student Affairs, Higher Education, International Education, Leadership or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Designated School Official.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working at a public, tier-1 research university.

• Demonstrated understanding of higher education.

• Previous experience with retention as it relates to immigration regulations, academic regulations and University policy.

• Direct experience with student conduct including plagiarism.

• Minimum of two years’ experience with social, cultural programming, events and activities.

• Ability to think analytically and solve problems.

• Direct experience with programming for retention.

• Direct experience with career services.

• Demonstrated understanding of retention theory, practice and application in higher education.

• High level of proficiency with social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Linguistics, Student Affairs, Higher Education, International Education, Leadership or a closely related field.

• Bilingual

• Significant experience traveling, living or teaching abroad.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

• Ability to plan and executive a system-wide retention plan.

• Demonstrated proficiency with social media.

• Significant experience with holistic advising.

• Demonstrated experience working with students in crisis.

• Previous experience with student involvement as it relates to the international community.

• Leadership experience with NAFSA, IIE or other international education organizations.

• High level of proficiency with technology.

• Super verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in or leading peer mentor groups.

• Experience in or leading international tutorials/orientations.

• Experience working with international scholars including faculty/post-docs.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.

City, State, Zip: Pullman, Washington 99164-5121

Area/College: Department of International Programs
Department Name: International Student and Scholar Services
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by October 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references in the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1482-NN - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Assistant Director, International Retention Specialist/DSO

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Retention Specialist works to plan and administer a university system-wide retention plan for international students and scholars. It orchestrates International Center programs, events and services that strategically align with helping international students and scholars successfully navigate the U.S. university environment by finding community on campus and with the local area. This position works to remove social, cultural, linguistic and other barriers to international student and scholar success with expertise in immigration, academics, student affairs and related areas. It leads international orientation, international career workshops series and manages relationships across the university with the interests of the international community in mind.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• A bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Student Affairs, Higher Education, International Education, Leadership or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Designated School Official.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working at a public, tier-1 research university.

• Demonstrated understanding of higher education.

• Previous experience with retention as it relates to immigration regulations, academic regulations and University policy.

• Direct experience with student conduct including plagiarism.

• Minimum of two years’ experience with social, cultural programming, events and activities.

• Ability to think analytically and solve problems.

• Direct experience with programming for retention.

• Direct experience with career services.

• Demonstrated understanding of retention theory, practice and application in higher education.

• High level of proficiency with social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Linguistics, Student Affairs, Higher Education, International Education, Leadership or a closely related field.

• Bilingual

• Significant experience traveling, living or teaching abroad.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

• Ability to plan and executive a system-wide retention plan.

• Demonstrated proficiency with social media.

• Significant experience with holistic advising.

• Demonstrated experience working with students in crisis.

• Previous experience with student involvement as it relates to the international community.

• Leadership experience with NAFSA, IIE or other international education organizations.

• High level of proficiency with technology.

• Super verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in or leading peer mentor groups.

• Experience in or leading international tutorials/orientations.

• Experience working with international scholars including faculty/post-docs.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.

City, State, Zip: Pullman, Washington 99164-5121

Area/College: Department of International Programs
Department Name: International Student and Scholar Services
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by October 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references in the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .