Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance to students on school internships policies, career guidance, and career trajectories via email and in-person/virtual appointments
• Oversees and maintains and tracks all international students' internship records
• Act as a Designated School Official (DSO) while operating SEVIS USCIS tracking system and recording Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 International Students
• Guides students with maintaining their legal status and evaluating immigration documents and academic records to determine students' eligibility for off-campus employment CPT (Curricular Practical Training).
• Processes all CPT requests for students participating in internships outside of the university
• Manages and responds timely to email, phone and in-person inquiries from students about their CPT status and internships policies
• Develop informational and educational materials for students
• Creates materials for employers to establish international partnerships
• Resolve any issues concerns or conflicts that may arise during the employer/ international student internship period
• Communicates with staff, faculty, students and employers about internships and CPT policies and regulations
• Interprets and adheres to government regulations, university policies, procedures and practices
• Complies with federal SEVIS reporting and data management requirements

• Liaises with the Office of International Student Services and Scholars (ISSS) and provides guidance to international students on Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Communicates with employers, faculty and staff about internship policies and regulations
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders to increase internships for international students

• Develops interactive virtual and in-person workshops with student learning outcomes
• Facilitate workshops and events to educate students on CPT regulations and promote the professional success of international students
• Collaborates with staff, schools, departments and outside organizations (including vendors) to plan events
• Establishes a professional presence on campus and in the field through partnerships and associations; and participates in education conferences and meetings.

• Hire and train supervises student employees; delegate tasks and monitor student workers' work progress as well as time sheet collection/submission, but not limited to the International Student Peer Career Ambassador
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years' related experience in a diversity/equity/inclusion/social justice higher education setting, event planning, career services, employer relations or higher education
• A minimum of two years of experience working in either career coaching/development or counseling setting, experience in customer service and ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new computer applications
• Demonstrated intercultural competence; and a continuing commitment to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice practices in support of a diverse community
• Exercises impeccable discretion to implement University, school-specific, and governmental program-specific policies with respect to student status at the university
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to cultural differences
• Effective presentation, demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Proven abilities in personal judgment and critical thinking skills to help others make values-based decisions regarding career path
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and manage effectively multiple deadlines and projects
• Self-starter with an interest in working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and nimble team environment
• Ability to assist with implementation of new events with impeccable attention to detail
• Some nights and weekends required
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Knowledge of Career Career Management systems, Banner, DegreeWorks, and Starfish
• Experience with NACE, LinkedIn or other coaching-related professional organizations and tools
• Experience working in higher education/career coaching