Program Assistant

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13475136Position Summary:**\Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a ProgramAssistant position in the Office of International Students and Scholars.This position reports to the Director of International Programs. Thisposition will manage communications with OISS by working closely withstaff and managing daily operations of the office.Essential Duties And Responsibilities Work closely with the Admissions and Records Associate to assistwith international student orientation and other programs/events. Manage daily office operations including reconciling monthlytransactions and budget reports, P-card statements, fixed assets,travel forms, records retention, office supplies and equipment,requisition/purchase orders, machforms. Manage and maintain communication/networks with F-1 students,applicants, and EIU staff/faculty. Coordinate the work of the International Education Council (IEC) byscheduling meetings, attending meetings, and preparing anddistributing agendas and minutes of meetings. As a Designated School Official (DSO) authorized by the Departmentof Homeland Security, stay current on change in immigrationpolicies, procedures, and laws. In accordance with the Department ofHomeland Security (DHS) rules, A Designated School Official (DSO)must be either a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of theUnited States. Assist with maintaining and updating student appointments with PDSOand troubleshooting SEVIS related issues. Monitor and update the federal database (SEVIS) and manage paperworkfor international recruiting agencies. Performs other related duties as assigned, e.g. budget and payrollKnowledge, Skills And Abilities General knowledge of general office practices and procedures Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer andpersonal services. This includes assessment of customer needs,meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customersatisfaction Skill in oral and written communication Ability to work effectively with staff, the public and outsideconstituency groups Ability to organize and multi-task Ability to supervise and knowledge of administrative concepts andmethods Ability to utilize various computer software packages Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to beable to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems