Assoc. Director, International Student Services Job Opening

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Edmonds Commuity College
Extended: February 18, 2010
Closes: Open until filled; first consideration date March 11, 2010
Position Available: As soon as mutually agreeable

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Associate Director works with current international students interested in transferring to another college, focusing on those who want to transfer to a university upon completion of their Associate Degree. Responsibilities will include:
• Collecting information about TOEFL and other requirements for the universities our students are interested in attending.
• Becoming familiar with rankings of universities and which specialize in majors that our students are interested in.
• Responsibility for all communication with transfer schools and completion of transfer paperwork and SEVIS procedure.
• Tracking university transfers and providing the college with needed information on retention: how long students stay, how many complete their degree, and where they go.
• Responsibility for the coordination and implementation of two regional University Transfer Fairs.
• Communicating with universities about direct transfer agreements and working on all phases from initial contact to completion of the agreement.
• Leading quarterly student information sessions about the transfer process.
• Meeting with students wanting to transfer credits from another university and assisting them with the process.
• Communicating with agents and potential students about what is needed to transfer foreign credits.
• Connecting with international admissions staff of local universities to communicate application deadlines and requirements.
• Creating and maintaining up-to-date information in a campus accessible transfer center.
• Coordinating individual university visits to Edmonds Community College.
This is an exempt position reporting to the Director of International Student Services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Two years of experience advising students in a college student services office.
• Professional experience working with F-1 visa regulations in a college student services office.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with student records reporting into SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System).
• Working knowledge of international student transfer process and requirements.
• Experience leading workshops and information sessions, particularly for international transfer students.
• Experience using a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, the Internet and email.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an office setting with occasional required functions off campus relating to new student orientation or program promotion. Excellent communication and problem solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to multi-task. The ability to use a personal computer is required.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,000 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,000 international students who come here from as many as 55 different countries.

Edmonds Community College is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

COMPENSATION:
The salary will be based on the current administrative/exempt salary schedule, with placement based on education and related experience. The starting salary range is $42,600 to $46,111 annually, progressing to $50,910. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance and a retirement plan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE:
All applicants are required to complete and return the following documents. Application packets received by March 11, 2010 will receive first consideration.
1. Edmonds Community College job application form.
2. Supplemental application (please follow directions on form).
3. Current resume.
4. Two current letters of recommendation.
5. Names and contact information for three additional references not listed in your other application materials.

Candidates are urged to submit their application packets by or before the first consideration date. Consideration after that date is dependent on the applicant pool and is not guaranteed. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late March.

Application materials can be accessed from the college web page at www.edcc.edu. Be sure to print the college application form, the supplemental application, the reference check consent and demographic data forms.

To pick up an application in person, come to the Human Resources Office, located in the North Campus Complex, Clearview Building (first floor), 7030 - 196th SW, Lynnwood. Office hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.

To have an application mailed to you, please send a written request specifying the position desired to the address below or send an email to jobs@edcc.edu. Requests must be received at least three days prior to the closing date; applications will not be mailed after that time.

To Mail Your Completed Application:
Human Resources Office
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999
To Drop Off Your Completed Application:
Edmonds C.C. North Campus Complex
Human Resources Office, Clearview Bldg.
7030 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA

Applications may be faxed to meet the deadline, (425) 640-1359, with the original then placed in the mail to the college address listed above. We are not prepared to receive emailed materials at this time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• You must successfully pass the college’s criminal background check.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and operates under an affirmative action plan. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call (425) 640-1470 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. Changes and/or modifications to this announcement will be circulated to original mailing list.