Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 2 months ago
Assistant Director of International Student Services
William B. Hatcher Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLouisiana State University’s International Student Services (ISS) office is seeking collaborative applicants for the role of Assistant Director of International Student Services. This position plays an integral role in day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance and providing high-quality advising to international students and scholars.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Remain current on immigration regulations and policies impacting F-1 students and J-1 Exchange Visitors at LSU and assist the Director of International Student Services with the following functions:
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of student advising
Develop and deliver educational programming for campus partners that work with and support international students at LSU
Update and maintain office policies and procedures documentation
Develop and review institutional policies impacting F-1 and J-1 students’ maintenance of legal status and access to status benefits
Provide guidance to academic departments and units on matters pertaining to F-1 and J-1 students
Develop and deliver educational programming for the international student population to enhance their understanding of basic status concepts, maintenance of legal status, and access to status benefits
Design and administer training workshops, seminars, and sessions for student advisors and other International Student Services staff
Assist the Director of International Student Services with overall unit leadership for student services
In the absence of the Director of International Student Services, represent the office in a manner consistent with the goals, mission, and direction of the office and implement crisis management protocols and communication
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
Assist with reporting and record compliance for F and J SEVIS records
Apply comprehensive knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to advise and educate F-1 and J-1 students on matters relating to maintaining legal status, applications for regulatory benefits, and the intersection of academic life and regulatory requirements
Manage a caseload of international students through advising on complex immigration requirements, options, benefits, and permissions during designated student advising contexts (e.g., walk-in hours, student appointments, workshops, and presentations) and the processing of student requests
As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health-related matter, they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3 years of experience in an International Student and Scholar Office
Knowledge of government regulations pertaining to F-1 and J-1 students and J-1 Scholars
Previous experience with technology functions of an office, interfacing directly with international students and scholars
To qualify for federal agency approval to issue I-20s and DS-2019s, the successful candidate must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
Preferred
Master's degree in Student affairs, higher education leadership, inter-cultural communication, or related field
1-2 years of experience with database management and workflow management systems
2-3 years of advanced experience advising F-1 and J-1 students and J-1 scholars on legal status and related matters
Advanced proficiency with Airtable, Sunapsis, Workday Student, and Excel, or similar data management systems
Strong ability to research and apply immigration policies and procedures impacting foreign nationals
Prior experience with scholar and employment-based categories
Strong background in data and case management technology impacting international scholars and students
Prior experience designing and delivering training programs
Previous or current leadership in NAFSA Association of International Educators
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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