COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

TITLE:           Advisor  (International)

   

DIVISION:     Student Development

 

DEPARTMENT: Academic Advising           

 

SECURITY SENSITIVE:            Yes

 

JOB TITLE CODE: 0427

 

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt              

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FUNCTION:             Advise new students, undecided majors, students who are changing their majors and provide general advising for all students at CCCC.   The Advisor will be assigned to the International Student’s Office at SCC and the PRC Advising office to provide academic advising within the Student Development Division. 

 

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Advising

 

SUPERVISES: Student Assistant(s)

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

1)     Assist or advise students regarding program planning, course selection, schedule changes, transferability and course withdrawals.  Provide leadership in the area of unofficial degree planning for students and in the evaluation of student’s transcripts.

 

2)     Assemble supporting documents, interpret information, and prepare specialized letters to resolve difficult immigration situations.

 

3)     Assist in the planning of the student orientation program for CCCCD’s new international students. Provide admission, advising, and registration support during registration.

 

4)     Assist non-immigrants in completing necessary BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) forms/documents accurately and submit documents to the appropriate INS, Dept. of State, etc. offices for processing.  (Documents include:  Change of status, Reinstatement, Off-campus employment, Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training.)

 

5)     Notify both BCIS and home institution of transfer process. Serve as the Designated School Official (DSO) with BCIS.

 

6)     Develop and implement new programs for international students as needed. Assist in the updating of the International Student Handbook.

 

 

7)     Refer discipline/emotional problems to Dean of Students when necessary. Remain calm when faced with emotional or irate individuals.

 

8)     Perform data entry and monitoring of the SEVIS system.

 

9)     Refer students to and accept referrals from other academic Advisors, faculty, administration, and counselors.

 

10) Assist in developing and implementing new programs of academic advising for international students, including scholarship research and application

 

11) Training and supervising student assistants on a day-to-day basis.

 

Marginal Job Functions:

 

Assist with supervising student assistant(s).

 

Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of government regulations established by Federal and State agencies relating to international students.

 

Travel between campuses to advise students, attend workshops, seminars, meetings, etc.

 

 Participate in evening advising.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Skills in academic advising techniques, counseling techniques, and personnel skills, along with flexibility and resourcefulness.

 

Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge.

 

Ability to perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques and standards with minimal supervision within the assigned time frame.

 

 

Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.

 

Oral and written communication skills to support effective interaction with students, faculty, staff, administrators and the general public.

 

Knowledge of time management techniques.

 

Organization skills to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities and utilization of resources.

 

Ability to deal in a fair and courteous manner with a variety of individuals.

 

Ability to provide feedback, support, and encouragement to students.

 

Ability to create an atmosphere of mutual trust.

 

Ability to effectively convey ideas to others in a group or  one-on-one situation.

 

Skill to listen actively and demonstrate understanding.

 

Skill to research information, identify relevant facts, and derive logical conclusions.

 

Skill to identify goals and develop strategic plans for achieving goals.

 

Ability to follow an activity, project, or plan of action from its inception through implementation.

                       

Ability to record and maintain proper records.

 

Ability to meet deadlines for reports and for other required paper work.

 

Ability to perform all the essential functions of this job.

 

 

Education and Experience:

 

Education:                  Bachelor's degree (Master's desired) from a regionally accredited

                                    institution in counseling or a related field.

 

Experience:               Two (2) years of experience in student development/affairs which

                                    involves academic and career counseling.

 

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Licenses/Certificates:

                       

N/A

 

Note:            Required to work evenings as assigned.  Additional hours during peak periods/registration, may include weekends.

 

 

 

NOTE:  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The President and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. 

 

Employees of CCCCD are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in maintaining standards required for accreditation; to participate in college task forces, activities, meetings, committees and councils; to interact and work cooperatively in order to assist students, staff, faculty and the community in the accomplishment of various goals; to represent one’s self and the college in a positive, professional manner consistent with the core values which include a passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure. 

 

Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and the general public in a timely and courteous manner.  Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the college in achieving its strategic goals.  

 

Employees must abide by all laws, college policies and guidelines.

 

Collin County Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.