Job: Trinity University (Texas), Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services.
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The International Programs Office at Trinity University is pleased to announce the opening for the position of Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services.
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services is responsible for ensuring that international students and scholars remain in legal immigration status and that Trinity University is in compliance with US government regulations. The Assistant Director serves as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) overseeing the maintenance of immigration records in the student record system, the international student database, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The Director works with the ISSS Advisor to assist international students and scholars on adjustment, immigration, personal, financial and employment issues and serves as a functional lead in organizing programs to promote strong international student retention and matriculation rates.
DUTIES: Liaises with the US Department of Homeland Security and prepares for SEVIS re-certification; Monitors developments in immigration policies, procedures and regulations on a daily basis as they relate to SEVIS/SEVP; Acts as a lead immigration advisor to international students and scholars; Provides a lead role in coordinating programming opportunities for international students; Provides a lead role in responding to inquiries and questionnaires relating to incoming exchange students; Maintains exchange students’ visa paperwork, follows up with transcript and enrollment verification requests, and advises the IPO Director and maintain exchange student balances; In coordination with the Director of the International Programs Office, oversees the recruitment and training of the International Student and Scholar Advisor; Serves as an instructor in one of the sections of the International Student Orientation Courses.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and SEVIS/SEVP approved procedural steps; Excellent organizational and analytical skills; Experience with web-based applications, and software, and database systems such as SEVIS, Google Docs and familiarity with Terra Dotta; High level interpersonal and communicational skills; Ability to work with internationally and culturally diverse populations; Professional manners and collaborative work style. Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
EDUCATION: B.A.
REQUIRED: US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required
PREFERRED: Experience living/working/volunteering abroad; Ability to speak a second language; Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, International Studies, International Business, Counseling or related fields; The application deadline is no later than October 6, 2014
To apply, please submit electronically a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of four professional references to the Office of Human Resources, email: humanresources@trinity.edu. An application will be considered incomplete unless all materials are received by the deadline. Trinity University is an EEO/Employer.
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