POSITION PURPOSE: The Part-Time International Admissions Specialist supports the admissions and compliance processes for international students at Navarro College.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) in SEVIS and ensure ongoing compliance with F-1 and M-1 regulations.
* Process international applications, verifying documents such as transcripts, English proficiency, vaccination records, and financials.
* Stay up to date on international admissions policy and make recommendations for changes and updates as needed.
* Issue and update Forms I-20; maintain accurate SEVIS and institutional records.
* Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and institutional policies.
* Manage communication with international students via phone, text, email, and in person.
* Provide clear guidance on I-20 privileges and F-1 responsibilities (e.g., enrollment, work, travel, transfers, RCL, OPT/CPT, etc). * Work with applicants, sponsors, and educational partners on admissions and immigration steps.
* Support onboarding through SEVIS check-in checklist monitoring, and follow-up.
* Maintain records and assist with document tracking, audits, and SEVIS reporting.
* Deliver front-line service to prospective and current students, both virtually and in person.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems for records management.
* Able to navigate multiple databases and adapt to new technology and compliance requirements.
* Excellent interpersonal communication and cross-cultural sensitivity.
* High attention to detail, especially when handling official documents and compliance tasks.
* Assist with domestic admissions and other duties as assigned.
* All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Proficient in word processing with good keyboarding skills and basic computer literacy.
* Ability to comprehend and interpret college regulations and policies and apply to specific situations in accordance with established procedures.
* Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
* Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
* Ability to make judgments and decisions based upon operating directives established by the Registrar.
* Ability to plan and organize work and to function as a team player.
* Ability to work under pressure and within tight time frames.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Required * Associate Degree * Two (2) years of administrative, admissions or international education experience.
* U.S.
citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
Preferred * Bachelor's degree * Experience with SEVIS, Colleague, Dynamic Forms, or related systems.
* Knowledge of F-1 visa regulations and international admissions processes.
* Experience working in a college or university setting, preferably in admissions or student services.
* Multilingual skills (Spanish, French, Arabic, or Chinese) are a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS: * Flexible scheduling may be required during peak periods.
* Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.
* Occasional travel to off-campus sites for work assignments.
SALARY: $12.00 per hour / up to 19 hrs.
per week