Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago
Director - International Students and Scholar Services
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Director for International Students and Scholar Services at Georgia Tech, a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta. The role involves providing leadership for services and programs aimed at supporting the needs of international students and scholars, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations, and collaborating with various academic and administrative units.
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Responsibilities
Lead the continuous development and assessment of ISSS operating procedures in light of professional best practices as well as federal, state, and Institute requirements, to ensure that the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the Institute are met in a professional, timely, and appropriate manner
Supervise, develop, and mentor professional staff and oversee immigration compliance and advising services to F and J visa holders and support faculty, staff, and academic units in hosting international students and scholars
Serve as the university's lead expert on immigration regulations for students and scholars. This includes liaising with federal agencies and ensuring university compliance with all legal and reporting obligations, as well as serving as a trusted advisor to the Associate Vice Provost of International Initiatives, senior Institute leadership, academic units, and partner offices on issues impacting international students and scholars
Lead the ISSS team in providing support that helps international students and scholars thrive academically, personally, and professionally, including initiating and supervising the implementation of social and cultural programming for students and scholars. Collaborate across campus - from academic units to student services to ensure a holistic, well-supported international student and scholar experience and to elevate their voices and contributions
Develop and manage ISSS budget, including alignment of spending with strategic and operational priorities, and in support of the team's professional development
Serve as the Institute's primary liaison with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and other state and federal government entities pertaining to F and J immigration matters
Serve as a member of and/or lead standing and ad-hoc committees and groups at the Institute, for the University System of Georgia, and with professional organizations as is relevant and supportive of serving stakeholders, living the Institute's values, and delivering on the Institute's strategic plan
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five to seven years of job-related experience
Deep knowledge of F and J immigration regulations
Eligible to serve as the Primary Designated School Official (for the Department of Homeland Security's F visa program) and the Responsible Officer (for the Department of State's Bridge USA Exchange Visitor Program)
Proficiency with standard office computer applications
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the leadership team
Ability to lead a team, develop and mentor others, and build collaborative relationships across campus with faculty and staff colleagues
Advanced skills in decision-making, oral and written communication with multiple audiences; strategic thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving
Leading a team that advises on immigration regulations that apply to F and J visa holders using knowledge of national cultures, customer service skills, and intercultural communication skills
Developing policies and procedures to support non-immigrant students and scholars (support for visa-related matters and compliance as well as community-building, adjustment, and student support programs)
Preferred
Seven to ten years of job-related experience with at least five years of experience in Management
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