Jonathan Benjamin
About Jonathan Benjamin
Jonathan Benjamin serves as an Applications Administrator at The George Washington University, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in enhancing administrative processes for international students and provides technical support for the International Services Office's systems.
Work at The George Washington University
Jonathan Benjamin has been employed at The George Washington University since 2018 as an Applications Administrator in the ISO Systems & Data, DSO, ARO department. In this role, he has developed checklist workflows and eforms for the ISO Gateway portal, which improved administrative processes for international students. He oversees the registration, validation, and enrollment verification of over 4,500 international students each semester. Additionally, he provides technical support to users of the International Services Office's systems and performs regular data extracts and batch processing to ensure database alignment with the U.S. government's SEVIS database.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Benjamin earned a Bachelor's degree in Chinese from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in language skills and cultural understanding, which is beneficial in his current role supporting international students. He also attended New Trier High School from 2002 to 2006, where he completed his secondary education.
Background
Prior to his current position, Jonathan Benjamin worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise. He served as an Analyst at The Asia Group for four months in 2015, where he gained experience in analytical processes. He also worked as an English News Editor at CCTV News Content in Beijing, China, from 2011 to 2015, which enhanced his communication skills. Earlier in his career, he completed internships at Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. and Goldwind Science and Technology Co. in China, focusing on legal and human resources functions.
Achievements
In his role at The George Washington University, Jonathan Benjamin has built and maintains an editorial-format website on Drupal for the International Services Office. He also plans and executes social media campaigns to promote the office's initiatives. His contributions have streamlined processes and improved the overall experience for international students at the university.