Job description

Position Description

Title: Associate Director of Graduate Practical Training/DSO

Office/School/Department: King Graduate School

Reports to: Senior Vice President and DSO

Overview of Position

The Director of Graduate Practical Training/DSO will work within the King Graduate School to oversee the entire authorization process for internships and practical training for graduate students on the New Rochelle campus. This role requires working closely with students as well as their admissions and student services advisors, school deans and employers to ensure a smooth approval process for graduate practical training opportunities and subsequent SEVIS authorization.

Core Responsibilities

· Guide new and continuing students through the internship and curricular practical training process and provide access to relevant forms and sample documents.

· Collect application documents and work with KGS Dean to establish relevance of job duties to the applicant’s program.

· Ensure students are either enrolled full-time or on approved leave, as well as Active in SEVIS, throughout the approval process.

· Review academic transcripts and register students for the appropriate internship/practicum courses.

· Verify and vet the prospective employer, employment offer, and discuss employment details, in order to establish cooperative agreements.

· Authorize eligible students for CPT in SEVIS and coordinate I-20 delivery

· Maintain communication with students and employers throughout the internship period.

· Facilitate training and information sessions for F-1 students regarding CPT and OPT opportunities.

· Perform other DSO related responsibilities, including but not limited to: program shortening or extensions, initial I-20 issuance and SEVIS registration.

· Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes of Ideal Candidate

· Ability to handle time-sensitive processes and meet deadlines

· Detail-oriented with knowledge of F-1 regulations and/or experience with SEVIS

· Ability to confidently discuss SEVIS regulations with students and employers.

· Strong written and oral communication skills

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10468: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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