St Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: International Students Activities Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: TBD                 SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career - GRADE: 7

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinates college wide International student activities and support services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates international student activities in conjunction with campus student activities coordinators to foster a college-wide international community.
• Assists with development of support services for international students.  
• Orients and instructs international students as to college policy and procedures.
• Assists with the maintenance and updating of the International Student Manual.
• Attends ESL and International meetings at the college as needed to be consistent on each campus.
• Organizes orientation/welcome week; facilitates workshops and seminars that foster retention and student success.  
• Coordinates activities and field trips for the international student populations that encourage adaptation and understanding of American culture through community interaction.
• Maintains an SPC e- newsletter for International students.
• Assists with recruitment of international students, with activities such as an International visitor program.
• Assists with procedural and technological tasks as assigned.
• Develops and maintains a mentoring program for incoming international students.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional education and international experience.  

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in event planning , public and/or international relations or related experience working within the international community; bilingual preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of academic departments and programs in an institution of higher education. Knowledge of the techniques used in recruitment and retention of international students. Ability to relate to students in the specialized area of assignment. Verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills. Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff.

                                                                                                                                                     NEW:9/2007