Coach, International Student Pathway

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
Category Education
Job Description
This position provides academic intervention and support for underrepresented and diverse student populations within the Center for Multicultural Access & Success (CMAS). The role develops and coordinates recruitment and retention strategies through advising, coaching, and advocacy to support student success.

Requirements

  • Provide pre-admission advising, outreach, and support to all prospective CMAS students with a particular emphasis on F-1/M-1 international students.
  • Assist prospective refugee/asylee students or students enrolling on other visa statuses with questions they may have about applying to the college.
  • Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), interacting with SEVIS, SEVP, and related government agencies.
  • Provide academic advising, coaching and support for F-1/M-1 international students, refugee and asylee students, as well as those enrolled at JJC on other visa statuses.
  • Recruit prospective international, refugee/asylee, and students on other visa statuses within the U.S., by coordinating high school visits and virtual recruitment fairs.
  • Serve as a liaison to the English for Academic purposes program and monitor student enrollment and success.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
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