Coordinator for International Student Services

• Develop, plan, and implement programmatic initiatives for and with international and exchange students, as well as, exchange visitors. Assist, support, plan, and implement department Pillar Initiatives, including, Identity-Based Programmatic Initiatives, Speaker Series, 5th Week Check-in, Twin Cities Immersion Experiences, Social Justice Leadership Retreat, Celebrations of Achievement, and additional academic and belonging programming
• Develop, plan, and implement International Student Orientation events and activities and an overall strategic programmatic plan that supports the effective matriculation, orientation, retention, and graduation of international and exchange students
• Work with students one-on-one to support, problem solve, and refer to encourage continuation of their degree attainment
• Collaborate with campus partners to co-sponsor events, including signature events
• Serve as the DHS PDSO and RO for the university for the F-1 and J-1 programs, advising, and counseling international students on F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and processes
• Updates and maintains the DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for active F-1 and J-1 students and coordinates institutional compliance actions and reporting. Maintains accurate records
• Perform administrative responsibilities that include managing personnel job descriptions, creating university-wide policies for international students and exchange visitors, protocol and policy revisions, and purchasing card reconciliation, and more
• Ensure all purchases are in alignment with university and departmental policies and protocols
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies
• Ensure all mandated document processing is done with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring smooth processing
• Represent the university at internal and external stakeholder functions
• Maintain effective collaboration with Admissions, Access & Success, Information Technology, Campus Life, Financial Aid, and additional critical offices to international student success.
• Liaise with Admissions regarding international student paperwork required for enrollment
• Establish partnerships across campus to ensure staff and faculty receive formal and informal training to best support international students
• Serve on university committees to assist in policy decisions pertaining to international students
• Actively participate in Division of Student Affairs collaboration initiatives
• Provide research and support in decision making for admissions process of international students
• Manage the I-20 process, communication, and support services for newly admitted international students
• Recruit, train, and effectively supervise student staff operations and programmatic interns
• In collaboration with the student interns, manage marketing, communications, and operations components of the Center for Intercultural Development

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and six paid “gift” days when the university is closed
• Accrued sick time
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid US passport. The Department of Homeland Security requires a valid US passport for any individual serving as a Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
• One year of experience in international student advising, international student programming, or international education
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and social justice
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated student programming and/or group facilitation skills

• Experience as a PDSO or DSO, and/or RO/ARO, and knowledge of current immigration regulations affecting international students
• Familiarity with F-1 federal immigration regulations

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.