International Student & Scholar Advisor/DSO Resume Example ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR ADVISOR/DSO

Summary

I have strong background in higher education with positions interacting directly with students from all backgrounds. My ability to connect, organize, and build has led to many achievements in higher education. Such achievements include increasing overall student enrollment, increasing international student enrollment, establishing personnel positions and systems between offices and departments.

Skills

Organizing skills
Familiar with BANNER
Familiar with Argos
Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
Team leadership

Recruitment and admissions experience
Advising and counseling
Marketing and branding
Social Media management

Experience

International Student & Scholar Advisor/DSOALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY | Albany, GA | March 2019 - Current

Advise prospective and current F-1 international students on immigration regulations
Process initial, transfer undergraduate and graduate I-20 forms
Maintain SEVIS records for students and ensure I-17 is consistent and updated with the university's information and program offerings
Interface with departments on the university, state, and federal level about international student and scholar issues and concerns in order to maintain and improve international student policy regulations
Monitor academic progress of international students and provide proactive intervention
Evaluate, recommend, and make decisions on out-of-state student waivers
Collaborate with several departments on campus such as Admissions & Recruitment, Academic Advising, Residence Life, etc., to create an efficient and inviting environment for international students
Assist with organizing activities to create a global learning experience between domestic and international students at the university
Organize new student orientation activities for incoming international students and celebration events for graduating students
Work with students and departments to create an engaging environment for international students
Engage in continuous learning of laws, policies, procedures and best practices

Atlanta Regional RecruiterALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY | Albany, GA | August 2013 - February 2019

Manage recruiting schedule for assigned region.
Implements outreach and recruitment efforts to achieve university enrollment goals.
Develops, monitors and analyzes data reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield objectives, forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Frequently travel and represent the University at college fairs and other variously college-related functions.
Work jointly with local alumni chapters to assist with recruiting efforts and functions.
Competently interpret and communicate University System of Georgia and Albany State University admission policies, residency requirements and applications review process to students, parents, high school, and college administrators.
Maintain a positive attitude while providing excellent customer service to promote a great experience for students, faculty and staff.

Admissions CounselorALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY | Albany, GA | May 2012 - August 2013

Design and implement effective recruitment strategies for students within assigned region.
Frequently travel and represent the University at college fairs and related functions.
Establish and maintain healthy relationships with university stakeholders, high schools, colleges and entities vital to the institution.
Assist with New Student Orientation and campus visitation days.
Work collaboratively with university officials to make admission decisions that shape the freshmen class with the effort to meet yield and enrollment targets.

Admissions CounselorKEISER UNIVERSITY | Tallahassee, FL | May 2010 - March 2011

Facilitated with organizing events such as college fairs, open house, informational sessions and any function to promote and recruit prospective students.
Presented prospective students with the benefits of education and student life at the institution.
Made phone contact with prospective students to schedule appointments for interviews daily.
Produced results to meet enrollment goals for each semester while in compliance with university policies.
Provided educational counseling and advising to prospective traditional and nontraditional students and their families.

Education and Training

Master of Applied Social Science: Public AdministrationFlorida Agricultural & Mechanical University | | Tallahassee, FL | 2008

Bachelor of Science: Criminal JusticeFlorida Agricultural & Mechanical University | | Tallahassee, FL | 2007

Activities and Honors

Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Board Member 2017-present

Accomplishments

Increased international students enrollment at Albany State by 90%- Fall 2019
Assisted with the launch of the Solar Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) is a 3-day intense, hands-on program organized by Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - Power Energy Society of Georgia Institute of Technology - Summer 2018
Successfully organized and launched the BEL Initiative, which allows students from Haiti to travel to the U.S. each summer - Summer 2017.
Increased student Atlanta-metro student enrollment at Albany State University - Fall 2016
Established the Atlanta Regional Recruiter position at Albany State University - Fall 2014

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
KEISER UNIVERSITY

School Attended

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Job Titles Held:

International Student & Scholar Advisor/DSO
Atlanta Regional Recruiter
Admissions Counselor

Degrees

Master of Applied Social Science : Public Administration
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice

International Student & Scholar Advisor/DSO Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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