International Student Admissions SpecialistRequisition IDreq1254DepartmentInternational Student ServicesCampusRC-Rock Creek CampusEmployment TypeAcademic Prof - Full TimeBest Consideration DateApply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.Position Summary

Portland Community College is seeking a collaborative, equity-minded individual who brings experience in F-1 international student admissions to join our community and the Office of International Student Services as the International Student Admissions Specialist. The International Student Admissions Specialist is primarily responsible for the processing and reviewing of applications from prospective international students. The Specialist assists in the recruitment of new students through a variety of outreach efforts, reviews and analyzes documentation, trouble-shoots and helps resolve obstacles to enrollment, ensures compliance with related rules and regulations, and supports broader department goals and initiatives. The Specialist acts as a Designated School Official (DSO) as defined by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

For more information about Portland Community College’s commitment to equitable student success, please visit https://www.pcc.edu/yess/.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/IntlStdtAdmSpec/

Candidate ProfileThese qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Ability to be a Designated School Official (DSO) as required by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
• Strong recent working knowledge, training, and experience as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 visa students, especially as it pertains to International Student Admissions and the issuance of I-20’s.
• Training and experience successfully working with admissions and recruitment using a CRM (Client/Customer
• Relations Management tool): SalesForce/EnrollmentRx, Slate, Sunapsis, Banner, PeopleSoft etc., ideally for international students.
• Experience with admissions and applications, international student recruitment and/or international student advising in an educational setting.
• Considerable knowledge of college international admissions policies and procedures, application review, evaluating/reviewing foreign and domestic transcripts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies, International Affairs, International Education, Social Sciences, International Business,
Marketing, Foreign/Modern Languages, or other related field (experience performing the duties listed on the position description for this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Two years of experience working with international (F-1 or J-1) students in a service oriented environment.

Ability to be a Designated School Official as required by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

Position Grade2Starting Salary Expectations$47,135 to $50,494 (Step 3); based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.Position Grade Salary Range$47135 to $81734 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.

*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

• Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 11 holidays
• 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is typically performed in an office environment with a high level of public contact, both over the phone and in person. During peak registration periods incumbents will typically work extended hours, including some weekends. This position requires travel within the community and PCC campuses using a personal vehicle.

Occasional lifting of large quantities of recruiting materials and display equipment that may weigh 30-50 pounds required. During peak recruiting seasons requires long hours of standing on cement or gym floors.

Background Check RequiredYesPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.