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Student Support Specialist

The Student Support Specialist is an integral part of the NOD team providing outstanding support services to facilitate in the objectives of student well-being and successful program completion.  The position is full-time and reports to the CBYX Program Director and Director of Student and Host Family Advising.

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Major Responsibilities:

Assist with multiple aspects of CBYX Vocational scholarship program administration, including:

  • Student recruitment, selection, orientation, on-program support, and re-entry.
  • Provide clerical support for correspondence, reporting, and other record-keeping related to the grant.
  • Provide logistical and on-site support for for promotion, orientation, student travel and other program-related events and activities.

Multiple aspects of AYP Student and Host Family Support, including:

  • Monitor student monthly contact reports.
  • Work with Local Representatives, Coordinators, students and host families to remove barriers to success.
  • Consistently communicate with all affected stakeholders involved in each case, keeping them informed and updated on progress.
  • Maintain complete case documentation and records per the standards of Nacel Open Door policies and foreign partner expectations.
  • Be available for “on call” urgent cases.
  • Participate in team calls and meetings as needed.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Local Representatives, Foreign Partners, Coordinators, and Nacel Open Door staff.
  • Maintain and update student SEVIS records.
  • Compose, document, and submit Department of State reports.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • International exchange or work experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe. FileMaker Pro and/or SEVIS experience is also beneficial.
  • Strong customer service aptitude in working with and understanding needs of multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent phone and e-mail etiquette.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. German skills are beneficial, but not required.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner.
  • Must be a team player, possess a strong work ethic, and a willingness to be flexible.
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