Assistant Director, ISSA

Assistant Director, ISSA

University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame (https://jobs.nd.edu">ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Assistant Director, ISSA.

Applications will be accepted until 1/12/2021.

International students and scholars - more than 1,500 from over 90 countries - are an integral part of Notre Dame's vibrant campus culture. International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA), part of Notre Dame International, offers a variety of support services and programs to help international students and scholars successfully manage their immigration status and make the most out of their time at the University.

The Assistant Director serves the University and international students through ISSA's work of welcome, advising, reporting, promoting, and advocacy, particularly ensuring our students, scholars and dependents have the resources to maintain lawful F and J immigration status by advising on immigration regulations, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for administration within the Sunapsis database system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with U.S. government requirements; leads process and system improvements, and engages departments on processes and issues pertaining to international students. This position also collaborates with colleagues to support the well-being of our international student community. This position requires a thorough knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa requirements and a willingness to build relationships that engage the international student community in the life of the University.

Responsibilities include:

F and J Immigration Advising (50%) - As a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), manage day to day advising on immigration regulations, policies, and procedures for F and J visa holding students. This position develops and implements policies and procedures which support students and their dependents in maintaining lawful immigration status, and it also serves as a primary contact for student immigration issues with campus partners and federal immigration agencies (SEVP, USCIS, ICE, CBP). This role also provides backup for J-1 scholar advising.

Programming / Orientation (20%) - Collaborate with colleagues in facilitating new student orientation, extended orientation programming, and managing student welcome team.

Campus Engagement / Student Advocacy (20%) - In support of engaging international students and supporting their well-being, collaborate with campus partners to meet the needs of international students and promote their contributions to the community.

System Management (10%) - Manage data within Sunapsis system to ensure integrity of data and timely reporting to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes eform development, template management, data audits, and process improvement.
Stay up to date on industry standards to recommend and implement best practices in immigration advising, information system management, student support, and communications.


Minimum Qualifications:
—3+ years experience advising F-1 and J-1 visa holders and maintaining SEVIS records required
—Experience with Sunapsis, Banner and Slate preferred
—Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
—Demonstrated ability to work with individuals across varied backgrounds and across the organization at multiple levels, including students, staff, and faculty
—Strong cross cultural communication skills
—Experience working in cross cultural or internationally minded environment
—Strong attention to detail and appreciation for problem solving
—Commitment to developing cross cultural communication skills
—Strong oral and written communication skills

Must be a US citizen or permanent resident to gain designation by the Department of Homeland Security as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)


Preferred Qualifications:
—Experience recommending and implementing best practices.
—Experience creating communication plans and resources
—Experience working/living internationally


ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs">http://ND.jobs to Job # S21133. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd">http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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