Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of International Programs, the Program Manager of international Programs serves as the primary recruiter for international students to Pima Community College. The Program Manager implements international activities and initiatives of the College in foreign countries, meets enrollment targets and Key Performance Indicators, and represents Pima Community College domestically and overseas. The Program Manager will also assist with international admission, academic and immigration advising, as well as compliance in support of the Center of International Education.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Director of International Programs, improves and updates international student recruitment strategic plan based on current trends and sets recruitment goals; executes the strategic plan in key markets to achieve recruitment goals.
• Travels internationally to key markets to support and build College recruitment efforts.
• Supervises the implementation of international programs, including student and faculty exchange programs, study abroad programs, etc.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains ongoing international relationships with international educational institutions, US Embassies, Consulates, Commercial Services offices, and others.
• Compiles, prepares and analyzes data for student recruitment and retention. Prepares and reviews related reports and correspondence.
• Serves as SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO) duties on immigration compliance and advising. adhere to all SEVP regulations, SEVIS update protocols, and institutional compliance policies and procedures.
• Communicates with prospective students regarding the PCC international admission processes
• Performs international admission, academic, and immigration advising; participates in international student activities
• May work evenings and weekends on community engagement and international program activities as directed.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

 

 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Higher Education, Foreign Languages, Business Marketing or a closely related field of study and
• Three to five years of experience with foreign cultures, immigration policies, and international recruitment and
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Five to eight years of related experience with admission and immigration laws and policies for international students

Additional Information:

• Must be U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident as required by federal law to serve as a Designated School Official for the F-1 student program

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships to achieve goals
• Work coordinating and prioritizing while performing multiple tasks and efficiently allocating resources
• Demonstrate high-quality judgment and decision-making using critical thinking and complex problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and College policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the requirements for the different types of international student admission processes
• Knowledge of SEVP regulations and SEVIS update protocols
• Compilation of data and preparation of reports
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication and comprehension
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Utilize the student data management system extensively
• Demonstrate an acceptable driving record per established Pima policy

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