International Student Services Specialist

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life insurance

Tuition waiver

Vacation Days

Holidays

Personal days

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking an International Student Services Specialist to support enrollment, orientation, advising and socialization for international students at the main campus. You will handle immigration compliance, insurance and tuition coordination, and provide housing and admission assistance as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong communication, organizational and cross-cultural skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with ability to plan and execute projects or programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• 1–3 years of professional work experience, preferably in education or social service; cross-cultural interest.

Responsabilités

• Provide administrative services to new and enrolled international students, including intake advising and registration assistance.
• Advise on passport, visa and immigration regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate international student insurance and tuition policies.
• Assist in planning and implementing orientation programs.
• Develop programs for student socialization and cultural events.
• Provide academic advising and assist with course selection and degree requirements; monitor progress.
• Maintain records for compliance with immigration regulations and submit reports.
• Publicity and outreach to promote ISA programs and socialization.
• Utilize office technology and databases for student records.
• Assist prospective students with admissions information and inquiries.
• Provide housing support and collaborate on placement in housing; work with Housing Specialist.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Travel ability

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

SEVIS system

DSO experience

Description du poste

International Student Services Specialist

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title International Student Services Specialist

Department International Student Services

Work Location Main Campus

SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Director of International Student Affairs, the International Student Services Specialist will assist in providing administrative services and conduct activities necessary for enrollment, orientation, advising and socialization for international students. The International Student Services Specialist will also provide support to the Director in addressing college policies and procedures for international student registration, tuition, and insurance and conduct activities necessary for compliance with U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations. The International Student Services Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide various administrative services to new and currently enrolled international students including but not limited to, intake advising, registration assistance, verifications of enrollment, and advising about passport, visa and immigration regulations and procedures.

2. Coordinate international student insurance and tuition policies and procedures.

3. Assist in the planning and implementation of the international student orientation program.

4. Develop and implement a program of student socialization activities and cultural events.

5. Provide academic advising and assist international students in course selection, and understanding program and degree requirements. Monitor student educational progress.

6. Maintain student records, reports and documentation required for compliance with U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations and submit reports as required.

7. Conduct publicity and outreach activities to students to enhance interest, involvement and participation in ISA programs, policies and socialization.

8. Utilize office technology and database for international student record management.

9. Assist in providing prospective students with admission information and assistance. Address inquiries from international students, community members, foreign born and resident aliens.

10. Provide continuous support and conduct related student housing services, Host Home Program and apartment assistance. Work with International Student Housing Specialist to assure student placement in comfortable secure housing.

11. Provide referrals to other college offices and/or community agencies as appropriate.

Bachelor’s degree is required. Must have demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects or programs; Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; Minimum one (1) to three (3) years professional work experience required—preferably in education or social service; Demonstrated interest or experience in cross-cultural, foreign student, or international affairs. Preferable: experience with SEVIS system and as a Designated School Official ( DSO ).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ability to travel—International travel may be required for this position.
• Understanding of cultural competency with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Position Status Full Time

General Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Other hours may be needed (international/domestic travel, special events, etc.)

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

• Life insurance, Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Personal days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Please visit our site to review specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category at www.morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins 11/09/2026

Posting Number AP00594P

Open Date 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • HigherEdJobs
  • InsideHigherEd
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website/Posting
  • Employee of MVCC
  • Other
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• * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor's degree?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have the minimum one to three years professional work experience preferably in education or social service agency?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have experience with Student and Exchnage Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and as a Designated School Official (DSO)?
  • Yes
  • No