English Institute International Enrollment Manager

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow!

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Serves as a Designated School Official ( DSO) qualified to issue immigration documents to prospective and current international (F1) students and to utilize the federal Student and Exchange Visitor System ( SEVIS). Coordinates all aspects of the international student inquiry and application process and maintains records. Serves as the EI's primary liaison with the Primary Designated School Official ( PDSO) and works closely with the Associate Director of International and Immigrant Services to ensure college compliance with all federal, DHS, U.S. State Department, and Maryland State laws, regulations, reporting and tracking requirements. Manage all tasks within Student Exchange Visitor Information System ( SEVIS) and issue all appropriate federal documents. Provide academic advising EI students from inquiry to placement and registration to completion. This position requires highly specific knowledge regarding the enrollment of international citizens and tremendous breadth of knowledge regarding enrollment information and the college in general. The functions of this position have significant consequences for the college and for international students due to its responsibilities in relation to federal immigration, US State Department and SEVIS laws regulations and strict deadlines.

Formal Education, Courses, Training Programs and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience in an admissions, advising, international student or related setting preferred. Ability to acquire, maintain, and update substantial technical information regarding immigration and SEVIS laws and regulations, as well as college policies and procedures is required. Excellent technology skills required, including: Windows, MS Office, the Internet and web/portal applications (Content Management System strongly preferred). Prior experience with a student information system and SEVIS strongly preferred. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, including outstanding customer service skills and the ability to identify, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. Prior experience working with a diverse range of people, including special populations (particularly international citizens) required. Bi-lingual skills are strongly preferred. Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
Knowledge of Operations, Systems, and Procedures

Detailed knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations (including appropriate knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations) and college policies and procedures regarding the enrollment of international citizens, particularly those seeking student (F-1) visas. Knowledge of and authorization to use SEVIS, as well as student system screens related to SEVIS. Extensive knowledge of college policies, procedures and services. Detailed knowledge of the online student system. Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and college policies for compliance.

College publications; college and office advising manuals; Code of Federal Regulations, NAFSA's Advising Manual of Federal Regulations Affecting Foreign Students and Scholars; journals, websites, listservs, and other publications related to international student enrollment and academic advising; directories of all kinds; software manuals; knowledge of passports, visas, I-94s and other immigration and travel documents. Membership in NAFSA; membership and participation in regional and local international admissions and advising groups required. Membership in other organizations such as NACADA strongly encouraged.

Approval of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS) to serve as Designated School Official ( DSO) and to issue I-20s and other federal documents related to international students. U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency status required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Extended hours during peak periods. Works at least one extended work day per week. Fast-paced, intense deadline driven, and frequent high stress conditions involving multiple tasks, which must be handled simultaneously. Substantial organization and attention to detail required. High volume of work. Problem-solving required. Possible eyestrain due to extended time at computer terminal. Occasional travel, including national and international travel, required.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.