This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU).
The incumbent serves as as the International Student Support Specialist and provides expert advice, guidance, and recommendations for courses of action to leadership, staff, and faculty for accomplishing annual and long-range objectives for the administration and management of the international students' program, inclusive of mobile and resident education and training programs and related alumni outreach activities.
As a International Student Support Specialist at the GS-0301-9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Analyzes administrative requirements for international student participation in organizational programs to develop, plan, and establish program milestones. Plans and conducts studies and projects to measure program effectiveness and determine the degree to which overall program objectives are achieved.
Advises and collaborates with management and staff regarding related international student support and administration, training modifications, and program management issues and concerns. Collects metrics-based analysis of current and proposed program efforts to ensure compliance with management objectives, assigned resources/funding, and other policy and legal requirements.
Serves as an expert to leadership, staff, and faculty for effectively dealing with international students regarding the observance and preparation for a wide range of language, cultural, and religious differences, as well as disciplinary problems and other sensitive areas associated with international student program administration.
Plans and coordinates Field Study Program (FSP) activities, including details such as transportation, lodging and meals, scheduling escort personnel, disbursement of funds and maintenance of required documentation. Assists with developing forecasts and budget plans, validating spending priorities, and preparing International Students Program spending plan to the Financial Office for funding.
Manages the entire arrival, residence, and departure processes to include completion of passports, visas, and applicable security and/or other vetting requirements, verification of funding for training, travel order preparation and voucher processing assisting with securing lodging, transportation, medical support, and other requirements for daily living.
GS-12 only: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
DHRS-D-DSCA@DLA.MIL · 614 692-0252
This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $77161 – $145468/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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