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Residency Specialist, International Admissions and Enrollment (IAE)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Spec,SchCounResdncy&IntlAdm CODE: 0803 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Residency Specialist, International Admissions and Enrollment (IAE) GRADE: AD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, responsible for reviewing and processing school records and enrollment information for the admission of international and/or non-resident students; providing information and support to students and their families in matters related to school admission and services available; reviewing, processing and providing support of admissions for students with complex residency issues; and supporting the enrollment of homeless students. Supports the supervisor in serving as a resource and providing training to school staff in all unit tasks and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of MCPS organization, structure, and policies and regulations related to admissions/enrollment, residency, and homelessness. Knowledge of procedures to review/equate foreign documents to ensure appropriate placement. Knowledge of immigration regulations and practices affecting student enrollment. Knowledge of school system and community programs and services to support students and families. Outstanding facilitation, organizational, and management skills. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to prepare written correspondence, documents, and reports. Proven technology skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills. Ability to work under deadlines and complete multiple tasks. Ability to represent the supervisor with other administrative staff. Ability to develop and lead admissions-related trainings to all MCPS staff. Ability to lead cross-office workgroups to discuss and resolve complex admissions and residency issues. Preference given to candidates who are fluent in English and a second language.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required in an education related field with course work in at least one of the following areas: teaching, school counseling, personnel, student services, school law or school administration. Masters degree preferred with experience in administration or legal fields. Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis. Three or more years experience with organizational communication, public relations, and community relations desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work evening hours as required, including the summer peak enrollment period.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implements MCPS polices, regulations, and procedures.

Facilitates the admission process for international students, non-resident students, and homeless students.

Remains current on federal regulations pertaining to international and homeless students.

Remains current on federal and state regulations pertaining to residency and homelessness.

Assists with collection and analysis of data and the creation of reports.

Coordinates the enrollment process for non-resident students within the IAE office, with various school system units and county agencies.

Provides students and families with information about MCPS and services available through the school system and the community.

Serves as a resource to MCPS staff including principals, Pupil Personnel Workers, and various central office staff.


Trains, monitors and supports new IAE staff responsible for student admissions.

Participates in preparing unit documents, reports, and memoranda.

Facilitates communication among DSS and other MCPS units and schools, local, state, and federal agencies, and community organizations.

Monitors the work of others in the unit.

Attends meetings and serves on committees/workgroups as assigned.

Understands and applies the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 8/83
Date(s) Revised: 1/93,7/96, 5/2010, 5/2012, 9/2018
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.