Fred Polinder Email & Phone Number

Corvallis, Or, Us

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Supporting students in the College of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) with career readiness.

Corvallis, Oregon

Served as Interim Director of International Admission from Sep 2022 to Apr 2023 Influence leadership within INTO OSU partnership as member of INTO OSU management teamAwarded 2019 INTO OSU Annual Award for LeadershipSupervise and coach two assistant managers and one supervising coordinator Execute high-level decision-making, fulfill operations responsibilities, liaise with vendorsMaintain complex stakeholder relationships in a global public-private partnershipFoster a respectful and purposeful work environmentFacilitate ongoing discussions to assess the vision and goals of the unitAssemble task forces and groups to achieve project goals and meet specific outcomesResponsible for assessing and improving all office processes, procedures and outcomesCollaborate with stakeholders based in locations across the US and overseasCommunicate back OSU and INTO OSU policies/initiatives to International Admissions teamResearch trends, run reports in several systems and audit large data setsEnsure team members have access to professional development opportunities and fundingIssue Form I-20s and DS-2019s and troubleshoot immigration policy complianceResponsible for credit card payments/refunds, PCI compliance, mandatory annual trainings Troubleshoot system integration issues (online app portals > Salesforce > Banner)Monitor volume of applications, evaluations, offers and confirmations using dashboardsCoordinate services with INTO Regional Offices and INTO Application AdvisorsResponsible for office documentation accuracy, access and ongoing refinementProvide confidential support to any staff members as part of INTO OSU “open door policy”Represent INTO OSU at IUP conferences and recruitment events overseasServed on the OSU Faculty Senate’s Graduate Admissions Committee (2015-2018)

Corvallis, Or

• Advised students majoring in Accountancy, Business Info Sys, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Management and International Business• Co-coordinated COB international exchange programs with 11 overseas partner institutions• Updated and enhanced COB Advising Services Web site• Coordinated the Dean’s Leadership Award scholarship• Utilized several database programs, including Salesforce, Banner SIS, DegreeWorks, MS Access

Monmouth, Or

• Oversaw immigration status reporting via SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System)• Reported to the Associate Provost concerning WOU immigration regulatory compliance• Advised international students regarding immigration status, employment, academics, orientation • Issued federal immigration documents and authorized F-1 student status benefits under federal law • Audited data in SEVIS, Banner and office database to ensure data integrity• Created and updated Int'l Students & Scholars Affairs (ISSA) Web site content and electronic forms• Developed database application with campus IT staff to track and store data for ISSA• Managed digital signage displays for 11 campus organizations using Cisco Digital Media Manager

• Advised students on academic progress, campus policies, employment opportunities• Processed exchange students’ admissions applications and entry/registration processes• Served as Chair of the International Student Scholarship Committee• Coordinated career development workshops, orientations, and intercultural social activities • Member of Graduate Admissions Committee for 2009-10 Student Affairs Administration program

Bellingham, Wa

• Developed and maintained database in Access for pre-healthcare programs advisors• Designed forms, brochures and academic planning guides for pre-professional degree programs• Researched international medical schools’ policies and admissions criteria for U.S. applicants

Bellingham, Wa

• Advised students on study abroad programs approved by the University• Co-facilitated presentations at campus preview events• Planned and facilitated weekly information sessions• Provided front office reception duties and scheduled appointments

M.Ed., Student Affairs Administration In Higher Education

Activities and Societies: Research Project, Perspectives from Around the Globe: A Needs Assessment of Degree-earning International.

Ba, Political Science/Social Studies

Activities and Societies: Minor in Mandarin Chinese and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) President of WWU Chinese.