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In pursuit of the mission and goals of Peninsula College, members of our campus community will be guided by the following principles:

• The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
• Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
• Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
• Members of the campus community will promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
• Members of the campus community will act ethically and with integrity.
• The college will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST (PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2)

(Full-Time Classified)

Priority consideration date: 18 August 2023; Open Until Filled
PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITTMENT TO EQUITYOur collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula College’s equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee’s collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College’s work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College’s equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.
THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College’s service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S’Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

This position reports to the Associate Dean for International Programs, a specialized program on campus that recruits, admits, retains, provides academic and cultural services to international students and exchange faculty from overseas. The position requires specific knowledge in international visa regulations as it pertains to international student and faculty admissions and processing.

The position will guide and process admissions of international students and assist student agents in the process of international student and faculty admissions, process international insurance, commissions invoicing, contracts, provides administrative office, budget, and program support for international students, program staff, exchange faculty, and short-term groups and lead international student employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages front desk operations in fast-paced office atmosphere; student traffic, scheduling appointments, answering questions while performing other required duties.
• Provides information and technical assistance to prospective students, current program participants, staff, and overseas entities regarding admissions, program details, policies, and activities.
• Responds in a timely manner (24-48 hours) to emails and telephone inquiries from applicants, overseas partners/agents, and local contacts.
• Evaluates and processes new international student applications, issues letters of acceptance, processes I-20’s, and student files in a timely manner (24-48 hours) in accordance with US Immigration regulation compliance.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS Program).
• Confers regularly with staff and US Immigration & Homeland Security regarding the interpretation and implementation of immigration policies as they pertain to international students and exchange faculty.
• Participates in weekly team meetings and/training sessions as assigned.
• Coordinates office mailing processes for overseas marketing and recruitment in accordance with program goals.
• Monitors and evaluates statistical data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure standards are met, supporting department achievement of enrollment goals and objectives.
• Updates, tracks, and monitors student enrollment lists in departmental spreadsheet.
• Verifies international student health insurance, compiles quarterly insurance list to send to provider and process payment.
• Collaborates with Int’l Student Advisor and other departments to analyze student data regarding student enrollment, insurance, tuition, and graduation.
• Tabulates and produces quarterly commission statements for processing upon agency review.
• Assists Associate Dean in creating and monitoring agency contracts.
• Collaborates with program staff on new student arrivals, orientation, testing, registration, and housing.
• Assists Associate Dean for International Programs with budget, generating reports, tracking and monitoring expenditures, verifying accurate postings of expenses and funds availability, processing purchase requests, invoices, and fees.
• Supports staff in student and program activities.
• Coordinates with Housing Coordinator to send housing placement information to agents/students.
• Assists Associate Dean for International Programs with short-term program proposals.
• Supports Associate Dean for International Programs with processing exchange instructor immigration paperwork, insurance, etc.
• Supports Associate Dean for International Programs with International Visitors Program.
• Supervises, schedules, trains, and directs the work of student employees.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Work independently and in teams while maintaining professionalism and modeling the colleges Guiding Principles.
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer relationship and rapport building skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas professionally; both verbally and written.
• Possess analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Collaborative and self-motivated with exceptional time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking, organizing, effectively prioritizing, follow through, meeting deadlines, and attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency in computers and related software applications; Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and relative standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and tactfully.
• Ability to adapt and adjust in a dynamic work environment.

Required previous experience

• Experience in working with diverse groups and interacting effectively with coworkers, external agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated experience with providing a high level of service.

Required physical abilities

• Work is typically performed in an office setting and requires the ability to sit/stand, perform computer data entry, and operate general office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to use a computer and a variety of office equipment.

Required work schedule and environment

• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
• May work remotely at times, at discretion of supervisor.

Required education or certificates

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Designated School Official (DSO) certification through US Immigration & Homeland Security or possess advanced skills/knowledge for immediate certification.
• Knowledge and experience working with international students, international student admissions, international faculty and/or international programs, or immigration requirements.
• Fluency in a foreign language.
• Experience living/working overseas.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Classified position.
• Anticipated starting monthly salary: $3,537.00 - $3,796.00

Pay/Salary Range WSFE Salary Guidance

STEP

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

Annual

42,444

43,428

44,400

45,552

46,596

47,688

48,864

50,088

51,384

52,620

53,964

55,224

56,676

Monthly

3,537

3,619

3,700

3,796

3,883

3,974

4,072

4,174

4,282

4,385

4,497

4,602

4,723

Hourly

20.33

20.80

21.26

21.82

22.32

22.84

23.40

23.99

24.61

25.20

25.84

26.45

27.14

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits: including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; Peninsula College contributes $1,145 per month to the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
• The college also supports professional development.
• Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.
• Vacation Leave accrual is 11.33 hours per month and will increase with years of experience.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a current resume
• college employment application
• cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ email addresses and telephone numbers
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula College’s Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,444.00 - $56,676.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person