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NAFSA Region XII Bulletin
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March 28, 2005
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CONTENTS
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1. WES Seminar: "Partners in International Enrollment"
2. Call for Campus Hosts
3. Hawaii and Pacific Islands Web Site Up
4. Position Opening at San Jose State University
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1. WES Seminar: "Partners in International Enrollment"
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Dear Colleague,
As the Regional Manager for World Education Services (WES) West Coast Office, I am pleased to invite you to attend a WES "Partners in International Enrollment" seminar. We are organizing seminars in San Francisco on Monday, April 4th, Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 5th and in San Diego on Wednesday, April 6th. The program is designed for campus professionals who work in international admissions.
Kevin Rolwing, Assistant Director at WES, will join me in discussing current issues in international credential evaluation, including document recognition and authentication. He will also discuss the methods and processes used by an international credential evaluation service. Kevin has fifteen years of experience and extensive knowledge of credential evaluation issues and has presented his research at numerous regional and national conferences. The session is offered free of charge and there will be ample time for questions and discussion. You are welcome to extend this invitation to any of your campus colleagues who would benefit.
The sessions will be held from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and will include a continental breakfast. The seminars will be held on
Monday, April 4th
Hotel Serrano
405 Taylor Street, Union Square
San Francisco 94102
Tuesday, April 5th Loyola Marymount University, University Hall
McIntosh (4th Floor)
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Wednesday, April 6th at
Holiday Inn, San Diego Bayside
4875 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
I hope you are able to join us. Kindly complete the attached reservation form by March 30th. Either fax back your response to 415-677-9333 or e-mail us at sf@wes.org . Directions and parking information will be sent upon receipt of your reservation. If you wish, you can also email us at sf@wes.org or call 415-677-9378 to find out more about the program.
We look forward to making your acquaintance!
Sincerely yours,
Chai Cook
World Education Services
Regional Manager, West Coast Office
ccook@wes.org
415-677-9378
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2. CALL FOR CAMPUS HOSTS
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FALL 2005 U.S. BASED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OVERSEAS EDUCATIONAL ADVISERS
The College Board announces opportunities for accredited U.S. two- and
four-year higher education institutions and specialized schools to host
participants for one week (October 30 - November 4) during the Fall 2005
U.S. Based Training Program for Overseas Educational Advisers (USBT). This
annual professional development program for EducationUSA advisers is
sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA), under authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as
amended.
Campus groups needed:
Four clusters of varied institutional types/missions (up to 5 institutions
per cluster - must include graduate level) sought for groups of 4-6 advisers
each. Geographic diversity is a major selection criterion.
Full information and a campus Request for Proposal (RFP) are available at
www.collegeboard.com/international. Proposal deadline: March 31, 2005.
For more information, please email usbt@collegeboard.org.
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3. Hawaii and Pacific Islands District Web Site Now On Region Site
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The web site for Region XII's Hawaii and Pacific Islands District is now hosted by the regional site. Please visit their web page at http://www.region12.nafsa.org/hi.pac.html for the latest district news and events.
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4. Position Opening at San Jose State University
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TITLE: Coordinator, International Outreach & Leadership (Extended Education Specialist II, Exempt)
INSTITUTION: San Jose State University
LOCATION : San Jose, California
DEADLINE (OR CLOSING DATE): 04/01/05
SALARY RANGE: $3,943 - $5,336 per month (Hiring salary generally at the beginning of the range)
STARTING DATE: N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director, International Outreach and Leadership Program, the International Recruiter is responsible for supporting the development, marketing, recruitment, and coordination of a wide range of SJSU educational and training programs for foreign nationals. Working independently, under direction, the International Recruiter plans, organizes, and executes recruitment and outreach strategies for both IES non-credit programs and SJSU degree-seeking international students. Responsibilities cover a wide spectrum including developing marketing plans and advertising strategies, networking and strong outreach efforts, and representing the IES worldwide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
Promotion and Recruitment
1. Formulates a marketing plan and advertising strategies to distribute materials and promote SJSU/IES programs.
2. Gathers and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to establish effective promotional plans.
3. Identifies problems and potential problems in relation to current recruitment activities, adjusting approaches accordingly to improve execution of the recruitment plan.
4. Develops and updates promotional material, such as program catalog and other printed material, video, CD-ROM, Web pages, etc.
5. Keeps abreast of current immigration regulations of Immigration and Naturalization Service and visa issuance policies of the U.S. Department of State.
Representation
1. Develops and maintains relationships with international student advisory agencies, clients, and the University.
2. Plans and undertakes overseas recruitment trips of 1 to 3 weeks in length.
3. Represents SJSU/IES at international recruitment fairs.
4. Conducts presentations at overseas education fairs, universities, other institutions of higher learning, and high schools.
5. Meets with international student advisory agencies and individual students.
6. Collects and analyzes socio-economic data for other countries and the number of students sent abroad to make strategic recommendations regarding locations of programs to visit on overseas trips.
Develops and Coordinates Special Cohort Programs
1. Initiates correspondence with international student advisory agencies, universities, and government agencies, and develops proposals for each client.
2. Creates itineraries, lists of services to be provided to clients, and terms and conditions for participation in cohort programs.
3. Oversees operations, ensuring that required services are provided to participants and provides orientations to the groups.
4. Coordinates the development of programs, working with instructors, professional organizations, and campus departments and colleges.
5. Networks with prospective clients world-wide to market and develop new contracts for foreign-born professional and adult learners.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment with Personal Computer and other standard office equipment. Occasionally works at off-campus sites, both domestic and abroad, including schools, exhibit booths at international fairs, hotel business centers, and other related work sites as necessary. Work involves occasional overseas travel for intervals of up to 3 weeks to participate in recruitment activities and represent the University at special functions as needed. Tasks may involve extended period of time at a keyboard of workstation or sitting in a commercial jet aircraft. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort and may occasionally involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports.
2. Working knowledge of software applications, such as: word processing, spreadsheet, and database management. Ability to quickly learn how to use the PeopleSoft database to access student information.
3. Knowledge of the procedures and practices in educational program and curriculum planning in education. Knowledge of the processes required to plan and construct academic programs and course outlines.
4. Knowledge of the principles and practices for marketing, promoting, and developing educational programs and recruiting international students. Ability to develop and implement marketing, advertising, and recruitment strategies.
5. Ability to perform financial planning for existing and new programs, estimate and analyze costs and revenues, develop cost-effective budgets, and evaluate the financial feasibility of activities.
6. Strong oral communication skills. Ability to represent the SJSU/IES to universities, other institutions of higher learning, high schools, governments, and other agencies world-wide, and to develop working relationships. Ability to advise students both one-on-one and in large groups as well as develop and conduct presentations before economically and culturally diverse audiences with sensitivity to cultural mores and customs.
7. Ability to travel overseas occasionally for up to 3 weeks per trip, visit off-campus locations, and to work some evenings and weekends.
8. Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state, federal, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures, especially as they relate to international students, including SJSU-IES course offerings, SJSU admission requirements, transferability of credit for courses completed abroad.
9. Ability to quickly learn Immigration and Naturalization Service and State Department requirements pertaining to visas for foreign nationals studying in the USA, and the ability to explain and interpret these regulations to international applicants and students.
10. A valid California Driver's license is required at time of hire for the operation of any vehicle required for this position. Must be able to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for CSU campuses and pass the course exam.
11. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree, preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning, and three years of experience in planning classes and curriculum for higher or extended education programs, preferably for international students, including developing resources, budgets, and marketing plans. Preferred Qualifications: master's degree in a related field; fluency in two or more languages; and overseas living/ working experience.
This position requires the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
NOTE Salary verification required prior to employment. Evidence of degree(s) or certification(s) required at time of hire. Prior to or on the first day of employment in the new position, recommended applicants for certain designated positions will be fingerprinted. A $12.00 cash fee will only be paid by applicants who are being newly appointed to the campus in designated positions.
TO APPLY:
Submit a resume, letter of interest, and SJSU application for this position.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: Job Announcements are published every week and are posted at various public agencies (e.g., Employment Development Department (EDD), Community and State Colleges and Universities and numerous service agencies). Visit our web site at www.sjsu.edu/hr/jobopps/ or dial (408) 924-2266 from any touch-tone phone to access information regarding vacant positions. APPLICATION
INFORMATION: Applications for employment are accepted for current job openings only. A separate and complete application package must be submitted for each position vacancy. Photocopies are acceptable. Each application must specify the exact position title and requisition number. Application packets may be obtained in the Human Resources Service Group, mailed to you by calling our job line at (408) 924-2266, or calling (408) 924-2265 to access the TDD phone. You may also visit our web site at www.sjsu.edu/hr/jobopps/ for job announcements and employment application packets. Applicants who submit resumes must also complete all sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. DEADLINE DATES: Positions are open for a minimum of 14 days from the date of posting. Positions reopened to increase applicant pool may be closed after five working days. Positions may remain open for a longer period. If so, they are listed as "Repeat Postings" and are subject to close at any time. To be considered, applications must be submitted prior to the closing date. Postmarks are not accepted. HOW TO APPLY: Submit a SJSU Employment Application, with required application material, to the Human Resources Service Group for each position.
You may return your completed employment application by:
-E-mail: hrsg@sjsu.edu as an attachment
-Fax: (408) 924-2257
-Mail: San José State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Deliver: Human Resources Service Group, office located on the 3rd floor of the University Police Department Building, at the corner of 7th Street and San Salvador Street. APPLICATION
PROCESS: Employment Services screens all applications for minimum qualifications. Applications that meet the minimum qualifications are then referred to the hiring unit for interview(s) and selection. Once the position is closed, this process may take two to three weeks to complete. Applicants determined to be the most qualified for the position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview. Persons not interviewed will be notified only after the position closes and the successful applicant has been selected. Before making a formal job offer, reference checks will be conducted. The hiring unit makes the final selection and forwards the decision to the Human Resources Service Group. WORK HOURS: Work schedules are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 12 months per year unless otherwise specified on the Job Announcement. ELIGIBILITY
TO WORK: Under federal law, San José State University may only hire individuals who are legally able to work in the United States. Within three days from the date of hire, applicants must provide proof of identify and proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility or authorization to work in the United States. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): Qualified applicants with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation during any phase of the selection process, providing such request is made to Human Resources in advance.
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Louis Gecenok, Region XII Chair, lgecenok@sjsu.edu
Brian Groves, Region XII Communications Coordinator, bkgroves@stanford.edu
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