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EXP International Student Career Coordinator

Employer
The New School
Location
Church Street, NY
Closing date
Oct 23, 2022

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Specialty
Other
Position Type
Coordinator
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Internship / Student
Organization Type
College / University
Reporting to the Associate Director, Career Development and Experiential Opportunities, the International Student Career Coordinator provides internship, F-1 status, and professional development advisement and support to the international student community at The New School. As a Designated School Official (DSO), the Coordinator advises and provides guidance to F-1 and J-1 students related to their internships, immigration regulations and university policies. Prepares and issues all the necessary immigration documents needed for off-campus employment. Works directly with the State Department, US Department of Homeland Security, consular officers, and immigration officials on matters relating to non-immigrant foreign students as needed.

This is a Local 1205 Clerical Unit position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the Union Contract between Teamsters Local 1205 and The New School.

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities.

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

CPT PROCESSING/COACHING
  • Provides guidance to students on school internships policies, career guidance, and career trajectories via email and in-person/virtual appointments
  • Oversees and maintains and tracks all international students' internship records
  • Act as a Designated School Official (DSO) while operating SEVIS USCIS tracking system and recording Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 International Students
  • Guides students with maintaining their legal status and evaluating immigration documents and academic records to determine students' eligibility for off-campus employment CPT (Curricular Practical Training).
  • Processes all CPT requests for students participating in internships outside of the university
  • Manages and responds timely to email, phone and in-person inquiries from students about their CPT status and internships policies
  • Develop informational and educational materials for students
  • Creates materials for employers to establish international partnerships
  • Resolve any issues concerns or conflicts that may arise during the employer/ international student internship period
  • Communicates with staff, faculty, students and employers about internships and CPT policies and regulations
  • Interprets and adheres to government regulations, university policies, procedures and practices
  • Complies with federal SEVIS reporting and data management requirements

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
  • Liaises with the Office of International Student Services and Scholars (ISSS) and provides guidance to international students on Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  • Communicates with employers, faculty and staff about internship policies and regulations
  • Builds relationships with key stakeholders to increase internships for international students

PROGRAMMING
  • Develops interactive virtual and in-person workshops with student learning outcomes
  • Facilitate workshops and events to educate students on CPT regulations and promote the professional success of international students
  • Collaborates with staff, schools, departments and outside organizations (including vendors) to plan events
  • Establishes a professional presence on campus and in the field through partnerships and associations; and participates in education conferences and meetings.

STUDENT WORKERS
  • Hire and train supervises student employees; delegate tasks and monitor student workers' work progress as well as time sheet collection/submission,but not limited to the International Student Peer Career Ambassador
  • Other duties as needed.

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