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Title: Education Coordinator (International Student Advisor)
Institution: Center for English as a Second Language, Southern Illinois University
Location: Carbondale, IL
Education: Bachelor’s required, master’s preferred
Start Date: August 1, 2013; term position, renewable contingent on performance and programmatic need.
Application Deadline: June 14, 2013, or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed baccalaureate degree at time of application;
• 3-4 years of experience working with international students;
• Familiarity with U.S. visa rules and regulations;
• Willingness to serve as a Campus Designated School Official (DSO).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed master’s degree.
• Experience as a Campus DSO.

Responsibilities:
CESL seeks an individual who will serve as an advisor to counsel its international student population on all aspects of functioning successfully in a foreign country in an academic setting. The advisor will:

• assist students with academic, immigration, intercultural, and personal issues;
• assist students with the application and admissions process for degree programs at SIU Carbondale;
• ensure CESL’s compliance with SEVIS and Department of Homeland Security guidelines;
• organize, schedule and conduct new student orientation sessions;
• serve as the liaison with sponsoring agencies for scholarship students;
• provide one-on-one counseling to CESL students;
• develop collaborative and integrative relationships between CESL and international offices on campus and in the region;
• coordinate Conversation Partner program;
• prepare enrollment certification letters, academic progress reports, and letters of recommendation;
• ensure CESL’s compliance with FERPA guidelines;
• coordinate university class days for CESL students;
• conduct departure interviews with CESL students;
• serve on CESL’s Student Services Advisory Committee and others;
• serve as CESL liaison with other university officials;
• serve as the liaison between CESL students and SIU Carbondale students;
• support the overall mission of CESL and SIU Carbondale.

For full details and to apply, see original posting on SIU’s website.