Assistant Director, International Students and Scholar Services jobs in United States
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NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 1 day ago

Assistant Director, International Students and Scholar Services

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is seeking an Assistant Director for International Students and Scholar Services at UNC Greensboro. This role involves supporting the administration and expansion of international student services programs, advising students on study abroad opportunities, and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.

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Responsibilities

Advising students who are planning to study at UNCG, on semester- or year-long study abroad programs, or to seek full degree-programs, including appropriate site options, coursework consistency with current academic goals, transfer credit procedures, financial aid and immigration matters associated with F/J visa types
Act as a UNCG liaison for students while they are participating in an incoming education abroad program
Providing full cycle support for all international students coming to UNCG from partner institutions or directly for degree programs
Assist with partnership relations and agreement management efforts as needed
Support duties as assigned in conjunction with the Associate Director of Study Abroad and Exchanges
Providing advice and counsel on all issues of importance and concern to international students and scholars
Sharing responsibilities for generating foreign student and scholar data reports from the Student & Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) real-time interface, and the University’s student information system of record to ensure compliance with Federal and Commonwealth standards and to maintain data integrity

Qualification

International student advisingF1 visa regulationsJ1 visa regulationsIntercultural sensitivityEducation abroad experienceComputer skillsData reportingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as required by federal regulations in order to serve as a DSO and ARO
A Bachelor's degree is required
Outstanding intercultural sensitivity
Exemplary written and verbal competency
Excellent computer skills
Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad
The incumbent must be able to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and work effectively with multiple administrative and academic offices
Experience working in the education abroad field, preferably in a public higher educational system like UNC
Must have familiarity with J-l non-immigrant exchange sponsorship and F1 visa regulations
This position requires the ability to interpret policies and procedures of both UNCG and partner institutions and advise students accordingly

Preferred

Master's degree with an international focus or in a related field is preferred

Company

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

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NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
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Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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