NAFSA Region I

Are you looking for a rewarding experience that offers new professional opportunities and contact with other Region I international educators who are dedicated to advancing the field? Do you need to gain more leadership experience for your resume? A position on the leadership team may be right for you! We are currently looking to fill the following positions, starting in 2025: - ISSS Knowledge Community Liaison - IEM Knowledge Community Liaison - TLS Knowledge Community Liaison - Local Arrangements Coordinator - Conference Planner Apprentice - Advocacy Representative - Social Media Manager Full position descriptions at https://lnkd.in/gHEehmAz Please use the Team Participation Interest Form to express interest in one of our open positions at https://lnkd.in/gXEKXjrp, or email the Chair-elect at region1nafsa@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Go to https://lnkd.in/gbKkGAM5 for details on the Undergraduate Admissions Evaluator – International Credential Evaluations (UGA-ICE) opening at Seattle University!

Join our southern neighbors at NAFSA Region XII's Northern District on Friday, November 15 from 12:00 PM for a session on Special Student Relief (SSR), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Severe Economic Hardship (SEH). Learn about these benefits and hear from your colleagues about different approaches on advising students about these benefits and the application process. Please note this is an informational session and is meant for DSOs to share their experiences and best practices, not provide legal advice. Presented by Clair Marie Yeo-Sugajski (Skyline College), Sharon Ericsson (University of California, Davis), and Michelle Sun and Tina Ricafrente, MSEd (University of San Francisco). Register at https://lnkd.in/dS-gdzC9

Join this NAFSA Peer-to-Peer Perspectives session on Enhancing ISSS Advising: The Role of AI in Streamlining Processes TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 23, from 11:00 AM PST ($59, free for NAFSA members). In this live discussion, panelists explore the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence on academic immigration offices. As universities and research institutions increasingly rely on global talent, the need for efficient and effective immigration processes has never been greater. We will discuss how generative AI technologies are being utilized to automate administrative tasks, improve accuracy in document verification, and enhance communication between applicants and immigration officers. Additionally, we will examine the ethical considerations and potential challenges associated with generative AI implementation in this sensitive area. Join us to gain insights into how AI is shaping the future of ISSS offices. Go to: https://lnkd.in/dkzcWr87

The dynamic and internationally-minded University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies at the University of Oregon's Eugene campus is looking for a new full-time Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost. Come join in the fun by applying at https://lnkd.in/gArARAkp.

One more opening in the study abroad team at Gonzaga University! Go to https://lnkd.in/gnP5gPDP for details on the Study Abroad Advisor, Gonzaga in Florence and General Advising!

Become the primary Terra Dotta, LLC admin for Gonzaga University's study abroad team! Apply now to the Study Abroad Applications Coordinator and General Advisor position at https://lnkd.in/gdc_Jq5D

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Front Desk Manager in the International Programs Department who will perform a variety of complex clerical projects and assignments such as preparing reports; answering departmental phone lines; composing correspondence and responses to frequent requests for information; establishing manual or electronic recordkeeping/filing systems and/or data base files; and responding to inquiries requiring substantive knowledge of office/departmental policies and procedures. And supervise some fun student workers and front desk part-time colleagues. Details at: https://lnkd.in/gqqSrNPk

Seattle Colleges is looking for a new International Admissions Specialist. Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/gRMpuSgi

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, from 12 PM to 1 PM PST for this month's Region I Hot Topics Conversation, moderated by Chair-elect Tiffany Prizzi, Assistant Director at Washington State University Global Learning. Come reminisce about last week's Bi-Regional with NAFSA Region I and NAFSA Region II, share your memories, your feedback, and your ideas for future events, including next year's regional conference in Portland, OR! We hope to see you at https://lnkd.in/gJF7urMV