Director of International Students and Programs

Job Title: Director of International Students and Programs
Department: Enrollment Management
Reports to: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000
FLSA: Exempt

Summary:

The Director of International Students and Programs provides leadership for East Central University’s immigration and visa-processing functions and its efforts and initiatives to support our international population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 SEVIS program and manages the SEVIS database as RO/DSO in compliance with DHS regulations;
• Advises international students on immigration regulations (as well as other U.S. and State government regulations), U.S. employment authorization, taxation, educational concerns, financial matters, and cultural adjustment;
• Ensure effective communication with international students regarding university policies, services, and programs;
• Represent the concerns and needs of international students to the university community;
• Serve in a leadership role in University Life and on campus in the area of international education;
• Develop connections with other campus units to communicate university policies regarding international students and to raise awareness of the needs of international students;
• Oversee international student insurance compliance;
• Oversee National Student Exchange Program;
• Supervise a support staff consisting of student workers;
• Develop and coordinate special international functions, international student receptions and new student orientation;
• Supervise budget allocation and spending for the office.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to meet federal regulatory requirements for professional practice as a Designated School Official;
• Bachelor’s degree required in an appropriate academic field;
• Progressively responsible demonstrated experience in international student services;
• Ability to provide vision and leadership for the Office of International Students and Programs;
• Sound knowledge of F, J, and H-1B visa classifications; knowledge of and experience with SEVIS;
• Evidence of strong skills in administration and supervision as well as strong written and oral communication skills;
• Computer proficiency, including the use of databases;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds; demonstrated understanding of issues affecting international students;
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and planning.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.