Associate Director International Student Services

Position Title:

Associate Director International Student Services

Department/School:

International Student Services

Salary/Pay Rate:

$65000 $68000

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of International Student Services supports counselling advising immigration (F and J) and intercultural support for international students at Marist. The position is responsible for planning coordinating and administering the international orientation program twice per year as well as supporting the Director of International Student Services to enhance internationalization at Marist through developing and delivering international and intercultural cocurricular events and activities that bring people together to share learn and connect.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences Liberal Arts International Studies Higher Education or other related field
• 35 years of related work experience
• Working knowledge of F and J visa processes

Essential Functions:

• Plan coordinate and administer the orientation program for international undergraduate visiting and graduate students including the screening training hiring and supervising of international orientation leaders and student workers. Coordinate with the campus wide committees and offices involved with orientation.
• Serve as DSO (Designated School Official) and manage SEVIS compliance for the DHS provide information on immigration regulations to students and serve as the ARO and ensure visitors on J exchange visas remain compliant.
• Counsel and advise international students on academic personal intercultural and career development. Plan and coordinate initiatives to help international students thrive at Marist and acclimate to life in the United States.
• Counsel students and assist them with applying to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
• Provide support and develop programming or initiatives designed to foster an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for the international student community.
• Maintain current practices with compliance regulations regarding international students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Application Documents:

Resume Cover Letter & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• Medical Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15 employee / 85 employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous shortterm and longterm disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5 Employee contributes a mandatory 4.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5 in year 7 and 12 after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1 in year 7. Remains 1 thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Roth option available. Voluntary up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee spouse and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100 tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent fouryear institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with preprofessional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and wellbeing of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit https://www.marist/about

Type of Position:

Fulltime

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities women people with disabilities and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marists policy of nondiscrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.