CTR FOR ON CAMPUS INTL SERVICES - International Financial Advisr

Job Classification

  Salaried Full-time (75-100%)

Position summary

Serves as the international student financial advisor and helps international students complete the financial process for a student visa. Coordinates and collects finacial information of international students to assit with financial clearance and issuance of the I-20. Works closely with the principal designated school official (PDSO) and designated school official (DSO) in the International Student Services office.

Qualifications summary

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification; international banking experience; experience working with international students.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Communicate with international students regarding financial documents necessary to prepare for I-20s


• Gather financial documentation, deposits, and prepayments from students


• Complete the first step of the I-20 process (financial clearance for issuance of I-20) and notify PDSO/DSO for each international students seeking a student visa


• Collaborate with PDSO/DSO, admissions, registrar, student financial services, international student office, and other departments to effectively evaluate financial documents to admit international students, issue I-20s, and enroll international students


• See students daily with walk-ins and pre-set appointments in the International Student Services office to answer specific questions regarding student accounts, changes in visa status, and program changes


• Return phone calls, voice mails, emails and paper messages within 24 hours from parents, students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and general inquireis


• Authorize release of foreign deposits


• Actively participate in assigned meetings with International Student Services


• Participate in all International Student Services activities (such as international student fairs, social activities, orientation sessions, workshops, etc.)


• Manage and host student visit activities (previews, student visits, etc.) for international students as needed

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification. International banking experience. People skills, writing skills, and communication skills needed. Flexibility. Banner experience and operate major software suites (Microsoft). Detail oriented; self-starter. Able to relate to and understand different cultures. Must be sensitive to diversity.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

Ability to speak multiple languages preferred. Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to speak effectively before groups of prospective students, church adminstration, or peer groups.

Physical demands

A successful individual must meet the following physical demands to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodation may be made to enable individuals with disablities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:

• to sit and talk/listen


• to stand and walk


• to drive authorized vehicles


• fly in an airplane when traveling


• lift and/or move up to 50 pounds


• specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, and ability to focus

Work environment

The following work environment characteristics represent the atmosphere an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disablities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work enviornment is usually moderate.