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Eastern Washington University International Student Advisor/SEVIS Coordinator in CHENEY, Washington
International Student Advisor/SEVIS Coordinator
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position International Student Advisor/SEVIS Coordinator in our Global Unit.
Under the oversight of the Executive Director of Global Student Services, this position will advise students while helping them identify academic and engagement opportunities that meet their personal and academic objectives. This position also processes related forms (paper and electronic), communicates with students, assists in problem resolution throughout the duration of their time at EWU and assists students preparing to return home. The International Student Advisor is responsible for all SEVIS-related compliance issues for international students. This position acts as a liaison for international students between university offices, student organizations and community organizations. This position may also assume additional administrative responsibilities as assigned, in a multifunction office for international student outreach and support. Outstanding interpersonal skills, to include stellar listening abilities and superior written and verbal communication are required for success in this position.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community.
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick