The ACCESS and International Student Coordinator is responsible for providing support and counseling to ACCESS & International students to ensure students receive accurate information. Develops strategies to improve retention rates for students with disabilities. Provides information to faculty, staff and students about rules and regulations pertaining to international students.

• Assesses strength and weaknesses in student academic and career development
• Develops strategies to strengthen student success
• Counsels and advises students on the proper pathway to graduate in a timely manner
• Interact with faculty and other college personnel to identify creative solutions to enhance the students’ overall experience
• Ensures that International Students are in compliance by meeting College and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rules and regulations
• Serves as student ombudsman assisting students with concerns in order to reach a solution
• Maintains accurate information through the College system (Linux) for ACCESS and International Students
• Maintains accurate information through the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for Immigration (USCIS)
• Supports in the retention and recruitment efforts at the campus
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in an appropriate field; or Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related work experience
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge and commitment to the college mission
• Proficiency in academic advisement
• Knowledge of program of study, including general education and pre-requisites for academic pathways
• Possess strong organizational skills to prioritize workload
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals
• Ability to use independent judgment
• Ability to work with user communities of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.