International Student Coordinator

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Pension and retirement plans

Tuition waiver programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark, NJ seeks an International Student Coordinator to oversee admissions for prospective international students, evaluate foreign credentials, and guide applicants through the immigration process.

The role acts as the school's DSO/RO, coordinating with campus departments and external partners to ensure compliance with FERPA and Homeland Security rules, while supporting students from application to arrival.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of international student admissions requirements and visa regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and international partners.
• Ability to evaluate foreign academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions services for international students and ensure high-quality credential evaluation.
• Serve as Primary Designated School Official (DSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) for visa documents and immigration issues.
• Manage inquiries and guide applicants through the admissions process including pre-arrival issues.
• Collaborate with campus departments and external agencies on immigration matters.
• Maintain international admissions records and generate reports.

Skills

International admissions knowledge

Communication skills

Credential evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Reports To DIRECTOR - ENROLLMENT SERVICES / REGISTRAR

Faculty Discipline

Faculty Discipline N/A - Not Applicable

Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?

Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track? No

Funding Source

Functions and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the Director of the Enrollment Services/Registrar

or designee, the International Student Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the admissions process for prospective international students, including evaluating foreign academic credentials, guiding them through the application process, addressing immigration concerns, and coordinating with relevant campus departments to ensure a smooth transition for incoming new international students.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $50,000 – $55,000, along with a comprehensive college benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension and retirement plans
• Tuition waiver programs
• Opportunities for professional growth

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.

Supervisory Role

The International Student Coordinator may supervise all certified support staff, part-time workers, and student workers.

Duties & Responsibilities

The International Student Coordinator coordinates admissions services for international students. Ensures high – quality evaluation of foreign academic credentials; learns and applies federal regulations pertaining to the reporting of international students. Functions as the Primary Designated School Official ( DSO ) and Responsible Officer (RO) to issue visa documents and handles admission-related immigration issues for current and prospective students.

• Collects and reviews documents submitted for admissions (e.g. application, test scores, foreign and domestic educational transcripts, health insurance documents and foreign and domestic bank documents as well as verifications from US sponsors including employment verifications and Affidavits of Support).
• Supervise and oversee all certified Designated School Officials.
• Coordinates international admissions services. Reviews and updates admissions forms and letters.
• Participates in planning and implementing international student orientation activities.
• Manage inquiries from prospective international students and provide detailed information about admissions requirements, academic programs and campus life. Guide students who are not in F1 status who wish to be full-time international students.
• Collects and analyzes complex data and information regarding international admissions for college departments as well as partner institutions, scholarship agencies, study abroad agencies and international organizations.
• Oversee the maintenance of the international admissions records. Tracks statistics gather data and create reports.
• Monitors compliance with government regulations ensuring a high standard of cooperation with FERPA and Department of Homeland Security regulations with respect to admissions practices.
• Collaborate with staff and outside agencies in resolving complex prospective student issues relating to admission and all pre-arrival issues (e.g. VISA complications, payment of SEVIS fees, etc.).
• Build relationships with educational agents and counselors in key international markets.
• Assist with immigration-related issues that may arise during the student’s time at the college
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Strong understanding of international student admissions requirements and visa regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, families, and international partners
• Ability to evaluate foreign academic credentials and assess student potential

Education Requirements

Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Fluency in English and proficiency in one or more additional languages preferred
• Experience working with international students
• Experience working in a student-centered setting.
• Familiarity with SEVIS, TES and/or Transferology or other transfer credit evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of regional and national accreditation standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.