Assistant Director of the International Involvement Center International Involvement Center

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Fulltime position

PRIMARY DUTY:The Assistant Director will assist with administrative functions within the International Involvement Center. The Assistant Director is charged with supporting international students to create an environment of student success retention development and growth.

This position will assist incoming and current international students with essential immigration processes. This position has federal compliance responsibility and serves as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) which is managed by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This person must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees the Principal Designated School Officials process and maintenance of Department of Homeland Security records for international students.

a. Is responsible for emergent situations including requests from the SEVP Field Representative U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Customs and Border Protection FBI International Operations Division and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

b. Maintains federal requirements and expectations with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Immigration Services and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

c. Develops and maintains records of F1 students in compliance with SEVP guidelines; assume responsibility to ensure other DSO staff members are aware of organizational changes and updates.

d. Maintains I17 Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students submission to SEVP to track all programs eligible for international student enrollment changes to DSO personnel site or location updates and any other requests from SEVP.

e. Is responsible for recertification program updates and any Requests for Evidence (RFE) from SEVP in a timely manner.

f. Processes weekly visa and I901 payment reports to update administration on enrollment projections.

g. Keeps current with any regulatory changes within immigration processes for international students in the United States.

2. Provides oversight of the immigration record management software utilized in the International Involvement Center and ensures consistency and accuracy amongst all records.

3. As the PDSO serves as the primary advisor to international students regarding immigration statuses in the U.S.

4. Assists with the development and deployment of international orientation.

5. Is responsible for the annual flag raising ceremony and international education day and assists with other programming within the International Involvement Center.

6. Processes enrollment and waivers for international student insurance enrollment each semester.

7. Serves as the University advisor for the International Student Organization (ISO).

8. Provides content for the International Involvement Center social media platforms.

9. Serves as point of contact for International Involvement Center in the absence of the Director.

10. Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Masters degree; experience in lieu of degree will be considered

Certification/License: Drivers License; Valid passport

Experience: Five years of experience working with international student records in SEVIS; intercultural communication and interaction experience

Skills: Ability to prioritize processes during increased workload periods throughout the academic year and immigration cycle calendar; Must possess proficient skills in computing data entry/management time management and organization; must be able and willing to work with an ethnically diverse student population

Other: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

WORKING CONDITIONS:This position will work in a fastpaced office setting in Maryville on the Northwest Missouri State University campus. This position may require some nontraditional work hours.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Will assist in supervision of office staff in the absence of the Director

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:Office machines including computer and software (i.e. Word Excel Access PowerPoint etc.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Extended hours using desktop computers and LCD screens to enter data and produce documents and ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY:Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville Missouri a community of 12000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph Missouri 90 miles north of Kansas City Missouri and 110 miles southeast of Omaha Nebraska. For more information visit the citys website at .

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10000 students Northwest is a coeducational primarily residential fouryear university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its NorthwestKansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest Northwest places a high emphasis on professionbased learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study including the Horace Mann Laboratory School National Public Radio affiliate KXCV the R.T. Wright Farm Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive a studentdriven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest according to the most recent data.

Furthermore its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition which is among the lowest in the nation saving students an estimated $6800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1200 student employment positions allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum the Northwest campus was named one of the 50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.

For more information about Northwest and its performance visit .

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY:Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter resume and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources ator email for more information.