Managing campus incoming exchange/short-term programs, quarterly international student orientation, and academic advising for Bachelors degree programs. Oversee study abroad programming and recruitment at Edmonds College, in collaboration with colleagues from 19+ Washington community colleges as part of WCCCSA study abroad consortium.

Remain abreast of global, local and national trends related to F-1 students; in particular students from SE Asia. Identify, recruit and develop relationships with overseas high schools, universities, and student recruitment agencies. Develop itinerary and schedule recruitment visits in various SE Asian countries by utilizing current and prospective agency partner information, and specific country data and trends. Conduct marketing presentations at secondary and post-secondary institutions, student recruitment fairs, and individual meetings with prospective students, parents and agency partners. Provide training on Edmonds admissions requirements, student services and academic programs to agency partners. Travel to recruit international students overseas to implement marketing and recruitment strategies, and to establish and maintain positive relationships with business and academic partners. Visit U.S. consular visa offices abroad to explain college programs for international students. Host visits to college from international student recruitment agencies, overseas university and college representatives, prospective students, and parents. Organize individual and group meeting schedules, campus tours for delegation visits including involvement of campus faculty and administrators with occasional dinner or lunch meetings. Provide input in the revision of International Student Services college website, marketing materials, Facebook, and other social media specific to SE Asia.

•Evaluate, develop, and implement processes and procedures for all Bridge USA Education operations.•Supervise staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring proper training, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.•Develop budgets and strategic plans for supporting and maintaining company (such as business, staffing, marketing, and recruiting plans).•Attend and present Bridge USA Education at campus, agencies, conferences and serve as liaison between department, organizations, agents, and the public.•Develop partnerships with agencies, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and other partners.•Work with academic administrations and faculty to develop and support effective English Language Programs, short term programs and academic and other programs.•Advise current and potential students, faculty, and staff on various immigration-related matters, visa status, academic equivalency, and other federal and state regulations.

Under the direction of the CEO, lead investor relations activities as the primary client interface and conduit. These activities include: monitor and track all developments for the client investors; manage investor caseloads; follow client’s immigration process; communicate with client’s professional service providers (e.g. legal, banking and fund administration partners).Quality control of investor processing; receive new leads and convert into active investor; provide regular reporting to the investors; coordinate and host investor tours and site visits; manage and support all forms of communication to investors including newsletters, investor reports and statements, notifications, etc.Oversee the underwriting, securities offering, marketing, operations of investment division; private placements of securities to overseas investors; compliance with USCIS and SEC regulations. Spearhead the expansion of offerings to international markets.Receive new leads and convert into active investor; provide regular reporting to the investors; meet and work with investor referral sources; act as referral concierge service to professional service network in-country and in US; attend investor events and conferences; coordinate and host investor tours and site visits; travel to China and other countries Develop referral sources; conduct regular market research on EB-5 related events in the US; support marketing efforts including investor event and EB-5 industry eventsManage referral sources; grow and deeper relationships with existing referral sources; make formal and informal presentations to potential EB-5 investors and partnersSupervise and provide leadership to the EB-5 team; work with team to develop, execute, and ensure continued improvements to the investment processWork with EB-5 leadership team to review and onboard new EB-5 projects; participate and support creation of the offering documents; support other company functions as directed and as needs arise

Instructor of a comprehensive 2-credit quarterly hybrid college class for new international college students.Taught International Student First Year Experience Class and provide new international students information on college expectations, registration, culture shock, immigration regulations, degree planning, US education system, university transfer and skills necessary to develop personal goals and strategies to succeed in the US Maintain student records, attendance and documentation. Utilize in-class time (hybrid class) with discussions covering topics such as immigration, legal F-1 work options, college transferring, degree planning, and culture shock.Interact with students via an online learning portal (CANVAS) to assist students with assignment submission, online quizzes/tests, and general questions.

One of ten Designated School Officials whose primary task is to ensure that international students are in compliance with regulations governing their student visa. Provide academic advising including running degree audits, evaluating students’ educational histories and placement test results, developing academic and career pathways and recommending appropriate classes to help students achieve their goals Facilitate a cross-functional team to develop and deliver themed workshop to guide and support the students Develop evidence-based retention plans and evaluate their effectiveness with the retention team, simplified international student application with the admission committee and developed marketing plans for target markets with the marketing committee. Coordinate with the Counseling department to identify, monitor, and keep track of at risk students every quarter, develop customized intervention services, and track progress Support international students overall experiences including cultural adjustment, personal, family, financial and health concerns which may impact academic performance. Help students access appropriate services Advocate in matters related to grievances, grading issues, tuition appeals and special financial arrangements Liaise with transfer institutions; refer students to appropriate college, community and university contacts to assist with the transfer process Work collaboratively with program faculty and management to support the development of strategies to enhance student retention Oversee peer advising program; recruit, train and counsel student workers as needed Participate in training and maintains a relationship with professional organizations to keep abreast of changes in federal rules and regulations Coordinate with the International Student life coordinator and the Assistant Director of International Student Success to design and deliver quarterly orientation programs for new international students.

Recruited international students from China, visited Chinese schools, and developed marketing plans and activitiesPresented and promoted the American education system and college programs to international students, parents and agencies via phone, web and in personProvided assistance to international students about educational plans, course selections, academic advising, culture adjustments and personal concernsHelped Chinese and American schools develop new college programs and offeringsAssisted students with their Chinese and American school applications, transcripts, bank statements, I-20 documents, US F-1 visa applications, SEVIS fees, housing, university transfers, and immigration regulations Translated Chinese and English marketing documents, interpreted recruitment meetings, and numerous presentations for Chinese and American school officials

Responded to student, parent and agency inquiries concerning college programs such as High School Plus, Intensive English as a Second Language, 2+2 University Transfers and College Preparation Provided assistance to the Vice President as needed, performed various secretarial duties such as preparing typed documents, entering data into student database system, making travel arrangements, etc.Greeted visitors from China, interpreted marketing and recruitment meetings and presentations for large Chinese groups, hosted dinners, and helped with various marketing activities and events Translated English and Chinese marketing documents for visiting American and Chinese school staff, developed marketing plans, and created a marketing websiteAdvised students to apply for school admissions, along with getting I-20 documents and US F-1 visasProvided assistance for international student activities, helped international students who experienced culture shock and issues relating to student housing, transportation, job searches, registering for classes, parent invitation letters, etc. Assisted with Airport greeting and student and parent orientations, took international student parents on campus and shopping tours, and established long term relationships

Helped new volunteers complete assigned responsibilities, including new student orientation, social activities, and created a workshop for newly arrived international studentsLead and participated in a peer mentoring activity with new volunteersProvided assistance to international students at new student orientation, helped with testing arrangements, class registration, and other student activities