Multicultural Programs Specialist

Multicultural Programs Specialist
Dickinson State University in Dickinson, ND

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 per year

Category:
International Programs and Services;
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

Job

Location:

Dickinson

Department:
Multicultural Affairs

DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY (DSU) is a regional comprehensive institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University's mission is to provide high quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.

DSU is seeking to hire a Multicultural Programs Specialist. This position works as the primary leader in the day‑to‑day activities related to international student recruitment, admissions processing, services, compliance, and retention. This position is further expected to develop intercultural and multicultural activities on campus.

• Bachelor's degree or higher within a directly related field
• Understanding of current policies, regulations and compliance issues related to student immigration and employment
• Experience with SEVIS
• Familiarity with current SEVP, USCIS, and DHS regulations
• Competencies with computers and computer software, including MS Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with a wide range of people, both outside and within the university
• Competency to maintain the Universities SEVIS database

• Familiarity with best practices in study abroad
• Experience as a Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) at an institution of higher education
• Experience studying, working, or living abroad
• Fluency in a foreign language
• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

• Monitor the arrival of international students to campus via their I-94s
• Responsible for accurate record keeping
• Advise international students as to their responsibilities to maintain status and requirements tied to their F or J student visa status; assist, when appropriate, students that are applying for reinstatement, change of status or other benefits
• Possess a thorough understanding of all university, state and federal policies, as they apply to international students; provide up to date information to entities as needed
• Coordinate with Academic and Professional advisors to ensure international students are advised appropriately in accordance with F1 regulations
• When policy changes occur or new policies are enacted, educate the campus and students regarding the changes and how they may be affected
• Enforce policies as necessary
• Understand federal rules regarding immigration
• Work with the Business Office to ensure compliance of mandatory student health insurance program (SHIP)
• Assist in ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Create and execute various diversity programming efforts including, but not limited to, Global Tables
• Coordinate with DEI Committee, Office of Marketing and Communications, and Title IX officers regarding material on Diversity and Inclusion web page
• Coordinate with Student Affairs division to ensure student integration
• Create programming for international students and advise the International Club
• Support the activities of the Multicultural Committee as a Chair or Co-Chair
• Serve as an international student advocate on various advisory and operational committees
• Ensure students are aware of the DSU Student Code of Conduct
• Provide outreach training in the community and public presentations when requested
• Assist newly arriving students with getting settled on campus: airport transfers, bank accounts, cell phones, obtaining resources, orienting themselves on campus
• Serve as lead…