Associate Director for International Scholars
- Employer
- Princeton University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 22, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Minority & Multicultural Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Associate Director for International Scholars
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2022-15969
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: International and Multicultural Programs
Princeton University
Overview
The Davis International Center at Princeton University seeks applicants for a leadership position managing the Center’s scholar immigration services. This is a dynamic role with a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced international student and scholar services office. The successful candidate will have strong references, a demonstrated commitment to employment-based immigration advising, strong analytical and management skills, and a high comfort level with working autonomously in a high-stakes environment. We value the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with international and external stakeholders, and to engage with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds. This is an exempt, benefits-eligible position. Our Center is able to offer flexible work arrangements, consistent with University policy.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Davis International Center, the Associate Director has the following primary responsibilities:
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Establish
immigration-related protocols and processes for all
University-sponsored international scholar and staff
transactions.
In coordination with
the Deputy Director of the Davis International Center, recommend
policy level decisions on immigration matters to the Office of
General Counsel, Office of the Dean of the Faculty, Office of the
Dean of the College, Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Students,
Human Resources, and the Office of the Provost.
Serve as ARO/RO for the
University’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, and/or as a DSO/PDSO for
the F-1 student program.
Manage the filing of all
University-sponsored U.S. permanent residency applications and O-1
visas. This includes overseeing, reviewing and signing on behalf of
the University for all petitions prepared by outside counsel.
- Support and promote institutional compliance with state, local, and federal laws and regulations as it relates to the immigration status of international scholars and students engaged in University related academic and/or research activity.
- Maintain excellent communication with relevant campus stakeholders in an effort to serve as an advocate for and resource to international scholars and students. Prepare, review, and file immigration petitions, letters, and applications to USCIS and the U.S. State Department on behalf of Princeton University. Develop and provide content for the Davis IC website and for informational materials such as pre-arrival information, questionnaires, and procedural handouts. Supervise staff as assigned. Maintain accurate paper and Sunapsis records to comply with regulatory reporting in SEVIS, for Open Doors, J-1 annual report, and related statistical reports. Liaise with regional and federal U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices, the Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program, other state and federal agencies. Collaborate with the assistant director for international programs on programming for international students and scholars. Maintain active membership in appropriate professional organizations such as SHRM and/or NAFSA and participate in professional development opportunities. Adhere to NAFSA’s Statement of Ethical Principles. Perform other duties as needed to support strategic plans for welcoming and supporting Princeton’s international students, scholars and visitors.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of international scholar regulatory advising. At least 2 years of international student advising experience preferred. 1+ years of experience managing and supervising professional staff. U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent residence required at the time of hire (for Dept. of Homeland Security RO, DSO qualification purposes). Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures. Excellent computer/tech proficiency, including use of government agency databases and platforms (FLAG, SEVIS, etc.)
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and Sunapsis.
- Proficiency in at least one foreign language or significant experience living, working or studying abroad.
- Experience working at a major academic or research institution.
- Demonstrated experience working with government relations offices and university counsel.
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