This position provides administrative leadership and management for International Student Services and the international student population. Coordinates the international recruitment and student application process, makes admissions decisions that result in the issuance of required certificates of eligibility for student visas and is responsible for timely reporting to comply with Department of Homeland Security and SEVIS regulations and re-certification. Promotes understanding among college employees regarding visa laws and procedures, provides leadership and management for international initiatives between Owens and other colleges, universities, and organizations, as well as for the integration of initiatives and services regarding international students across the college to assist with recruitment and retention of the students. Assists with development and monitors the budget for the office of International Student Services.

Essential Functions:

Coordinates the international recruitment and student application process and makes admissions decisions that result in the issuance of 1-20 DS-2019 and other required certificates of eligibility for student visas. Responsible for timely reporting to comply with Department of Homeland Secuirty and SEVIS regulations and recertification. Promotes understanding among college employees regarding visa laws and procedures.
Develops and administers orientation programs for new students regarding responsibilities associated with their F-1 M-1, J-1 visa status and services available to international students through the college and surrounding community resources.
Assists with international student adjustment and promotes success in and out of the classroom by partnering with college constituencies to extend support and social services/programs including housing, transportation and introductions to international student/diversity groups. Assists international students either directly or through appropriate community referral on issues related to immigration and visas, including extension of stay, change of status, employment/practical training, reinstatement to status, etc.
Partners with Human Resources to provide faculty in-service and diversity training regarding international student customs, behaviors and social and educational/learning expectations.
Provides for the integration of initiatives and services regarding international students across the college to assist with recruitment and retention of the students.
Provides administrative leadership and management for the international student population.
Responsible for leadership and management for international initiatives between Owens and other colleges, universities, and organizations.
Assists with development and monitors the budget for international office.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of immigration regulations CFR (federal code of regulations) and policies. Ability to manage Immigration and Custom Enforcement SEVIS (Student Exchange and Information System) for federal reporting. Knowledge of immigrant and non-immigrant visa as it relates to permission to study in the US and the effects of legal stay in the country. Knowledge of federal forms and fees needed to adjust, extend, or change status in the country and to apply for legal benefits, employment, replacement of documents and permanent residency.
Manage various computer software applications. Ability to speak and communicate clearly within a very diverse environment. Manage SEVIS (Student Exchange and Information System) accurately. Ability to work with immigration rules and regulations. Leadership and management to provide vision, mission, goals, objectives and activities for international initiatives.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly within a very diverse environment. Able to articulate legal concepts in a plain understandable fashion. Ability to work with legal documents and forms to the benefit of clients and institutions. Be capable to make accurate decisions based on complex situations. Have the ability to work in an extreme cross-cultural environment and to be extremely cognizant of cultural protocol.
Commitment to diversity in its broadest sense. Maintain confidentiality, trust, and be able to establish a welcoming environment for people. Have a genuine desire for change in the world through relationship building and education. Strong counseling/advisor characteristics; specifically listening skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), immigrant and non-immigrant regulations and policies related to visa categories in the US, particularly F-1, M-1, J-1 student and exchange visitor categories. Cross-cultural work experience either at home or abroad.
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Must attend immigration training through NAFSA or Immigration Concepts.

Training or Degree related to:

International Education, Globalization, Higher Education, Public Administration, Counseling, English as a Second Language, Immigration Law, or related field.

Scheduling Demands and Constraints:

May do evening and weekend student programming and events, as determined by student needs, and likely more frequently at the beginning of each academic year or semester.

Job Classification:

Staff

Duty Days:

260 Days

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 8-5
Friday 8-4:30

Grant Funded Position:

No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Salary

Hiring Range

$45,792.00-$51,462.00

Retirement System:

SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)

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