Associate Director, Office of International Services

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Administrative Appointment

Classification Title
Associate Director, Office of International Services

Position's Functional Title
Associate Director, Office of International Services

Position Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position Summary

This position will advise international students on immigration-related matters, assist with federal immigration regulation compliance, oversee study abroad initiatives, and serve as the primary point of contact for international partner universities. The Associate Director will assist with Office of International Services communications and outreach, spearhead cultural programming on campus, and will provide support to international recruitment, admissions, and students services initiatives. This position will supervise international student advisors and student staff (including student workers, interns, and graduate assistants).

Additionally, the position will serve as Designated School Official ( DSO ) or Primary Designated School Official ( PDSO ) for Governors State University and will be authorized to access the Students Exchange Visitor Information System ( SEVIS ). Position will also serve as the Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer ( ARO ) with signing authority as approved by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/ .

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in international student or scholar advising or programming.

· Three (3) years of experience in higher education international services.

· Detailed knowledge of immigration, visa, and university academic and administrative policies and procedures. Ability to synthesize those areas of knowledge to effectively advise others.

· Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in creation and production of immigration documents.
· Familiarity with the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System ( SEVIS ).
· Knowledge of Student Exchange and Visitor Information System ( SEVIS ) procedures and processes.
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
· Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied administrative, academic, cultural, religious, national, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in a related field.

· Experience living, working, or studying abroad.

Posting Date
05/23/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Number
AP0329P

Type of Search
External

Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.govst.edu/postings/8780

Employee ID

Department

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a list of three professional references with current contact information.
For full consideration your complete appliation should be submitted by June 2, 2023 however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. List of Three Professional References