Smith College · 9 hours ago
Director of International Students & Scholars
Northampton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$84K/yr - $114K/yr
8+ years expSmith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The Director of International Students & Scholars manages all matters related to international student and scholar support, overseeing orientation, programming, services, and immigration issues, while collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and support for international students.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and as the Responsible Officer (RO), fulfilling regulatory requirements of each role
Oversee Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to ensure compliance with federal regulations including entrance, matriculation, travel, work and reporting
Advise students on visa requirements; facilitate applications for F-1 benefits internally and through US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Advise students and faculty on visa requirements
Keep abreast of changing visa and immigration laws and represent the college in the professional organizations involved in international education and develop communication to larger campus community
Collaborate with Associate Dean for Global Education and Office of General Counsel to determine Smith-specific interpretations and policies
Support and advise international students and the International Students Organization
Collaborate with Associate Dean of Global Education and Smith administration in crisis management and emergency response, as well as pursuit of strategic goals of the Lewis Global Studies Center (LGSC)
Serve on campus CARE Team as international student liaison
Serve as liaison with other student support offices on campus
Develop and direct International Student Pre-Orientation (ISP) program
Work with Offices of Admissions and Student Affairs to communicate with students regarding onboarding and visa processes, and assure students’ smooth transition to – and from - campus
Supervision of International Students and Scholars Specialist
Provide guidance for student worker hiring, projects, and delegation for International Students and Scholars Specialist
Act as campus point person for contract with VIA International, and delegate workload for third party data maintenance to International Students and Scholars Specialist
Work as part of LGSC Leadership Team to help develop strategic vision for Center
Assume responsibility for special projects and committee work as assigned by supervisor
Devise and implement assessment agenda to measure success of programming and support
Develop and manage assigned budgets; steward use of discretionary and gift funds designated for international student use
Provide guidance for ISSO emergency funding application process and policies
Participate in planning and execution of programming related to global issues, including cultural education, with student organizations, faculty initiatives and the Lewis Global Studies Center
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate Degree in a related field
8 or more years experience in International Education or related field
Knowledge of and experience with SEVIS and other immigration regulations strongly preferred
Ability to work collaboratively and take the initiative to implement new programming consistent with the strategic goals of the college
Must be able to act as Designated School Official, which requires either US Permanent Residency or US citizenship
Preferred
Excellent judgment, writing and speaking skills required
Additional language skills are a plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Smith College
Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
NASAAndrew W. Mellon FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-07Grant
2020-01-14Grant· $2.5M
2017-03-16Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Albert Kim
Associate Professor of Statistical & Data Sciences
Recent News
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