Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services

About This Role

This role involves providing comprehensive immigration advising to international students, scholars, and their dependents, ensuring compliance with complex immigration regulations, and fostering a positive academic experience. The Assistant Director will also manage SEVIS reporting and support the Director of the Center for Global Engagement with day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO)
• Administer all DHS reporting responsibilities, including re-certification-designation Form I-17 and annual reporting
• Implement and evaluate policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and efficacy
• Issue DS 2019 and I-20, including initials and transfers
• Advise and educate international students and scholars on F and J visas regarding immigration status, campus employment, CPT, OPT, status change, reinstatements, and other regulations
• Maintain student records, meet SEVIS regulatory requirements, and ensure F and J program compliance
• Update website and materials regarding immigration and/or policy and procedure changes
• Advise colleges and departments on immigration regulation compliance and communicate federal regulations to staff, faculty, and administrators
• Manage updates and maintenance of processes, forms, alerts, and communications in SEVIS and Sunapsis
• Prepare and manage the International Student and Scholar Services Program unit budget

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident (to comply with Homeland Security regulations)
• One or more years of experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) at an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience and knowledge in developing policies and procedures to support non-immigrant students
• Experience with SEVIS and any web-based International Student & Scholar Management (ISSM) software platform, such as Sunapsis or Terra Dotta

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One or more years of experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) at an accredited institution of higher education

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits