The Office of International Education and Programs at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for the position of International Student Services Specialist.

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin November 10^th and will continue until the position is filled. 

Salary:  Commensurate with experience

Date of Appointment:  Approximately January 25, 2010 

Description of Responsibilities:  The International Student Services Specialist will contribute broadly to SUNY Oswego’s international student services.  Reporting to the Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services, the individual will have particular responsibilities for international student recruitment and the administration of the English for Academic Purposes Program and the Summer Intensive English Program in collaboration with the Office of Extended Learning.  He/She will also provide academic advising, new student orientation, and housing placement assistance for both the Summer Intensive English Program and for incoming degree seeking and exchange students to SUNY Oswego.  The individual is expected to engage regularly in overseas recruitment travel and other activities to bring increasing numbers of international students to SUNY Oswego.  The candidate may also teach courses in English as a second language.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Demonstrated international work, study, or related experience
3. Demonstrated effective communication skills
4. Effective organization and administration skills in a college setting
5. Ability to relate to students and colleagues with intercultural skills
6. Demonstrated interest in and commitment to international education

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to international education
2. Experience advising international students and knowledge of immigration regulations and SEVIS

To Apply:  Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=15541

 A background check will be conducted for finalists.  Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department:  The Office of International Education and Programs (OIEP) is primarily responsible for study abroad and international student services.  In collaboration with other offices on campus it supports international activities of university’s academic departments and encourages the study of foreign languages and cultures.  It promotes the internationalization of the curriculum and campus cultural life and works to increase the number of international students attending Oswego and the number of Oswego students studying abroad.  OIEP is recognized as one of the top international programs in SUNY.

Description of SUNY Oswego:  Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.  Named one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8200 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.  SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities. 

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity.  SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215).