International Student Advisor

Job ID: 14648
Location: Cascadia College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Application Instructions

International Student Advisor

Priority Consideration Deadline: February 25th, 2025, by 11:59pm

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

In order to submit a complete application and be considered by the Search Committee, please attach all of the following to your online application:

• Equity Statement (500-800 words) to include each of the following elements:
  • A description of a time when you recognized an equity issue. What was the issue? What did you do to make a difference? What did you learn about equity through this experience?
  • A detailed description of how you are seeking to learn more about equity related issues including but not limited to race, gender, LGBTQ , disability (ableism), age (ageism), socioeconomic class, and body diversity.
  • An explanation of how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia (i.e., in your work group, with your customers/clients, in cross-departmental committees), as well as actively work against the institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.
• Cover Letter (not to exceed 1,000 words) that specifically addresses how your qualifications and experiences meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications and the characteristics of the position.
• Resume

Position Overview

The International Student Advisor (ISA) reports to the Assistant Director of International Advising. This position is primarily responsible for functions relating to international student admissions, immigration and academic advising, Designated School Official duties, and international student activities and excursions that foster student engagement. The ISA may also serve as advisor to student clubs and will support the success of the clubs and its students. The ISA will coordinate the dissemination of college and program information to relevant constituents by a variety of appropriate means, including but not limited to print and electronic media, particularly on-line social media, where Cascadia International Programs will have an attractive presence to prospective international students. The position requires the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration, and Community-Based organizations and vendors to ensure successful learning opportunities.

As the International Student Advisor, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent

Initial Salary: $70,140.47 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay)

Supervising Position: Assistant Director of International Advising
Essential Duties

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for Cascadia College by creating and updating student records in SEVIS and independently monitoring international students and advising them in all rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures relevant to their maintaining student status.
• Perform academic advising and support students in both English Foundations Program (EF), Associates, and Bachelors level. Assist students in the development of their educational plans and university transfer planning. Develop, organize and conduct workshops and other events for EF, Associates, and Bachelors level students.
• Act as the lead advisor for assigned international student programs, collaborating on student support initiatives such as orientation and other programming.
• May supervise student employees in the performance of their work, including training, assigning tasks, and providing feedback.
• Contribute to a welcoming International Programs environment for all Cascadia constituents and assist in ensuring a consistently excellent operation of the International Programs office.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• One year performing the tasks and functions of a Designated School Official (DSO) in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• One year of experience directly and regularly advising international students in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated experience with initiating, planning, developing, executing and assessing successful activities, events and/or opportunities that foster community-building, teamwork and collaboration, global/cultural awareness, environmental sensitivity, and/or personal development
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, Counseling, or a related field
• Direct experience with Washington States ctcLink system
• Experience working or studying in another country
• Demonstrated strong written communication skills
• Language proficiency in Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese, French or Russian

Physical Work Environment

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time employees are expected to be on-campus at least three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely for the remainder of their working days. Employees will need to provide their own remote workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. During on-campus operations, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions.

This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Condition of Employment

As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth.

Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Benefits:
Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.

To learn more about the benefits offered here, please click on the Employee Benefits tab located on our Jobs at Cascadia webpage or click here: https://www.cascadia.edu/about/jobs/default.aspx

Campus Safety

In recognition of the Jeanne Clery Act, information on our campus safety can be found at www.uwb.edu/safety.

Cascadia Commitment

Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make request to the Human Resources Office by calling (425) 352-8880.