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adjunct Director for International Student Engagement, Retention, & Success:Lamar UniversityJob description:adjunct Director for International Student Engagement, Retention, & Success
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112935 Position Title: adjunct Director for International Student Engagement, Retention, & Success FTE: 1.00 Employment type: Staff Department: Office of International Education and Services Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: Reporting to the Executive Director for the Office of International Education & Services (OIES), the adjunct Director for International Student Engagement, Retention, and Success is responsible for superviseing international student health insurance management, event and programming direction, planning, guidance, risk assessment, customer service management, and F and J regulations. What You'll Do - Position tasks 1. Student Engagement, Retention, and Success Administer » Health Insurance for international students and scholars and their dependents. » Develop, promote, and evaluate social, educational, and cultural programs, including but not limited to New Student Orientation, Graduation Celebration Reception, President's Reception, Biweekly Coffee Hours, Halloween, Thanksgiving Feast, International Cultural Festival, International Soccer Tournament, Badminton with the President, Holi Festival, Indoor Intramural Sports Events, Tailgating events, and Cardinal View Events. » Serve as the primary contact for all international prospective and admitted students to guide them on visa processes, airport pick-up information, course registration, health insurance information, international orientation holds, etc. » Coordinate and supervise programs that promote international education and cultural consciousness for the campus community. » Serve as the co-advisor to the International Student Council. » Assist in the development and management of budgets for select programs and activities. » Provide guidance and assistance to international student organizations in planning, organizing, and delivering events and activities that enhance the student practice and strengthen the University's recruitment and retention objectives. » Monitor student organization compliance with university, state, and federal mandates. » Host biweekly virtual town hall meetings with admitted students to update them on student life at Lamar University and prepare them for the New Student Orientation. » Collaborate with peer professionals and academic advisors all over Lamar University to assist with student enrollment and social, educational, and cultural programs. » Develop fundraising campaigns and seek sponsorships within Lamar University and the Southeast Texas communities to fund social, educational, and cultural programs. » Develop marketing materials for OIES social, educational, and cultural events. » Develop and execute customer service surveys, share results, and make recommendations for improvement. » Assist with annual reports using Formstack and other data sources. » Other assigned projects per OIES needs. 2. F and J Compliance » Serve as DSO advisor to F-1 students and ARO advisor to J-1 scholars.3. Other OIES Projects Key Competencies: » capability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing with the international student population. » practice with program development and assessment. » practice writing reports. » Excellent organizational and time management skills. » capability to pay attention to details, set priorities, coordinate, and complete a number of competing assignments within established deadlines. » capability to work independently and achieve optimal results with minimal oversight. · Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills. » Demonstrated capability to work well one-on-one with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office. » Critical thinking skills for problem-solving. » Knowledge and knowledge of the needs of diverse international students. » Technical skills with computer applications and automated systems. » capability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to execute a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings. Job Conditions: The position is primarily office-located with regular working hours. Information technology may require occasional evening and weekend work to accommodate events, meetings, and activities. The function involves interacting with international students and collaborating with various university departments and external organizations. The adjunct Director may need to travel between campus buildings and handle physical tasks related to event setup and management. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. » Minimum of three years of full-time employment in higher education » Minimum of three years in international student services, study abroad, student success, student activities, event planning, academic advising, etc. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Master's degree preferred. » Fluency in a second language. » practice living or working abroad. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: Commensurate Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 07/01/2024 Close Date: 10/01/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university? » No » Yes » * Do you have a minimum of three years of full-time employment in higher education? » YES » NO » * Do you have a minimum of three years in international student services, study abroad, student success, student activities, event planning, academic advising? » YES » NO Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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