International Student Support Specialist

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). The incumbent serves as as the International Student Support Specialist and provides expert advice, guidance, and recommendations for courses of action to leadership, staff, and faculty for accomplishing annual and long-range objectives for the administration and management of the international students' program, inclusive of mobile and resident education and training programs and related alumni outreach activities.

As a International Student Support Specialist at the GS-0301-9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Analyzes administrative requirements for international student participation in organizational programs to develop, plan, and establish program milestones. Plans and conducts studies and projects to measure program effectiveness and determine the degree to which overall program objectives are achieved. Advises and collaborates with management and staff regarding related international student support and administration, training modifications, and program management issues and concerns. Collects metrics-based analysis of current and proposed program efforts to ensure compliance with management objectives, assigned resources/funding, and other policy and legal requirements. Serves as an expert to leadership, staff, and faculty for effectively dealing with international students regarding the observance and preparation for a wide range of language, cultural, and religious differences, as well as disciplinary problems and other sensitive areas associated with international student program administration. Plans and coordinates Field Study Program (FSP) activities, including details such as transportation, lodging and meals, scheduling escort personnel, disbursement of funds and maintenance of required documentation. Assists with developing forecasts and budget plans, validating spending priorities, and preparing International Students Program spending plan to the Financial Office for funding. Manages the entire arrival, residence, and departure processes to include completion of passports, visas, and applicable security and/or other vetting requirements, verification of funding for training, travel order preparation and voucher processing assisting with securing lodging, transportation, medical support, and other requirements for daily living.