Assistant Dean of International Students

Assistant Dean of International Students


About College of the Holy Cross:

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.


Job Description:

The Assistant Dean of International Students is a full-time, exempt position that supports
international students and coordinates the College's compliance with immigration regulations as
Primary Designated School Official.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Fulfill all duties of PDSO as required by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program/SEVP serve as a resource and consultant on student immigration issues (e.g, F-1 visas, DACA, TPS)
• Provide one-on-one advising for F-1 students on immigration issues
• Partner with Gateways Orientation to plan annual International Student Orientation and facilitate students' transition and success
• Serve as member of Deans' Advisory Group to facilitate the academic advising of international students
• Train and oversee the work of the Designated School Officials/DSOs
• Communicate resources and policies regarding international students to internal and external constituencies (e.g., parents/families, U.S. government agencies)
• Advocate for and highlight the needs of international students through workshops and programming with campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Campus Ministry, Dining Services, faculty, Student Affairs) to promote a campus culture of welcome and belonging
• Use Oracle/PeopleSoft and SEVIS to maintain F-1 student immigration records
• Lead campus committee to develop and implement annual "International Education Week"
• Manage the SEVP recertification process (bi-annually)
• Maintain website
• Manage budget
• Reports to the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Must have DSO experience with major aspects in the SEVP life cycle of F-1 students at the undergraduate level (e.g., issuing initial I-20s, SEVIS transfers, SEVIS registration, authorizing CPT and STEM/OPT requests, termination, correction requests)
• Proficiency in SEVIS
• SEVP requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to be approved as PDSO.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience with student programming (e.g., orientation, affinity groups), admissions, or academic advising
• Must be available/on-call for students' immigration needs. Some weekend and evening work will be required

Core Competencies

• Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College's mission e.g.
• Excellent English communication skills (writing, oral presentations); multiple language skills are highly desirable (especially Mandarin and Spanish)
• Ability to manage time demands from competing constituencies and juggle a wide variety of tasks
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Student-centered
• Proficient problem solving
• Understands crisis management for international students
• Excellent innovation/creativity
• Strong teamwork & team facilitation with a wide range of campus partners
• Strong interpersonal skills, including with non-native speakers of English and people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds
• Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment.

To mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster dose once eligible) by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an accommodation exempting the applicant from this policy has been granted. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation based on a disability or sincerely-held religious belief should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.


Additional Information:

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• Hybrid work
• NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities.
• Click here to learn more.

College Description

The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,100 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.

Region Description

Worcester is a city of approximately 200,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities which you can read more about here.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

Holy Cross Benefits at a Glance PDF for download: click here


Application Instructions:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.







To apply, visit https://holycross.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=144478

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,000 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. The College seeks faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, advising, and on- and off-campus service demonstrate commitment to the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (http://www.heccma.org) and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (https://new-england.hercjobs.org/) jeid-eb1b9a121a383d45b932dc24739122d5