Posting Number: CM-
Posting Title: International Student Services Specialist
Position Title: International Student Services Specialist
Division: Student Services
Department: International Student Program
FTE: 1.00
Term (month/year): 12 Months/Year
Primary Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10:30 am-7pm/Friday 8am-4:30pm
Shift Differential Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Health & Welfare - Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
- The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.
Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the
Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Annual Salary Step Range: $59,405.52-$75,818.28
Open Date: 12/17/2024
Initial Screening Date: 05/22/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
District Rights: We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Application Requirements: First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however,
applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:
1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.
5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.
Special Note to Applicants: To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the
Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA . Human Resources telephone : . Human Resources e-mail:
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Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.
Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or
travel reimbursement .
Foreign Transcripts Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Selection Procedure A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.
Definition: Under general supervision, provides a variety of complex student support services for international students, including monitoring and reporting enrollment into Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and verifying visa and immigration status; develops and implements recruitment strategies and marketing materials; provides information and assistance to students and visitors regarding registration, student records, and admissions.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Assistant Director, Admissions and Records. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned administrative support staff or student workers.
Class Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the International Student Services Specialist class series. Incumbents are capable of performing the full range of international student support services. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Admissions and Records Specialist classifications by primarily providing support to international students and ensuring compliance with immigration and District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. This class is further distinguished from the Lead International Student Services Specialist in the latter is responsible for more complex and higher-level of technical laws related to international students, exercises a higher level of discretion and independent decision-making, and provides technical and functional direction to lower-level support staff.
Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only): 1. Serves as Designated School Official (DSO), including enrolling immigrant students and issuing Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20; prepares, maintains, and monitors student records and documentation for international students in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; serves as a liaison between students, DHS, Student Exchange Visitors Program, counselors, faculty, and staff.
2. Evaluates, reviews, and advises students on immigration status and documents, academic standings, and employment.
3. Monitors students F-1 visa status, retention, and academic progress; verifies international student enrollment and updates enrollment information in SEVIS every semester; processes Reduce Course Load requests; reviews documentation for and authorizes participation in Optional Practical Training or Curricular Practical Training.
4. Conducts orientation meetings on immigration regulations, registration requirements, and information on maintaining students' status.
5. Reviews transfer requests and releases SEVIS records to other colleges and universities.
6. Develops and implements recruitment strategies and marketing materials regarding international student services program.
7. Assists in developing and implementing program policies and procedures.
8. Answers questions from and provides support services to international students and visitors regarding registration, admissions, student records, and other student services policies and procedures of the college; processes suspense applications, transfers, residency reclassification requests, enrollment verification, nonresident tuition exemption, and other student services requests.
9. Compiles information and data for various reports; checks and ensures accuracy of the data.
10. Maintains and updates departmental record systems and specialized databases; enters and updates information; retrieves information from systems and specialized databases as required.
11. Maintains accurate and detailed spreadsheets, files, and records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
12. Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
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