Associate Director of International Student Scholar Services
Associate Director of International Student Scholar Services
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Working Title:
Associate Director of International Student & Scholar ServicesInstitution:
St. Cloud State UniversityClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service FacultyCity:
St. CloudFLSA:
Non Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$46372.00 $93342.00Job Description
This position is responsible for serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to federal programs by assisting F1 and J1 visa holding international students and J1 visa holding scholars to achieve their objectives within the guidelines of immigration regulations overseeing various social and cultural programs throughout the year and collaborating with other departments across campus to raise awareness of international issues.
This position is responsible for serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to federal programs by assisting F1 and J1 visa holding international students and J1 visa holding scholars to achieve their objectives within the
guidelines of immigration regulations overseeing various social and cultural programs throughout the year and collaborating with other departments across campus to raise awareness of international issues.
Responsibilities
Provide counseling and advising to F1 and J1 visa holding international students J1 visa holding scholars and their dependents regarding their personal financial academic intercultural social and immigration issues and concerns. Design and deliver informative presentations to F1 and J1 visa holding international students and J1 visa holding scholars on federal immigration procedures and regulations.
Serve as lead in planning coordination and implementation of a comprehensive orientation program for incoming F1 and J1 visa holding international students and J1 visa holding scholars. Responsible for overseeing the orientation budget. Supervise train and advise International Peer Advisors and International Peer Advisor Coordinators.
Maintain positive communications and contact with international partner institutions as well as managing enrollment and immigration of students participating in 22 programs exchange programs government sponsored programs and degree seeking international students. Work with international cohorts to manage student recruitment and participation in programs at SCSU.
Coordinate programs for current F1 and J1 visa holding international students and work to develop programs and resources for new activities and events which promote multicultural growth awareness knowledge and appreciation for U.S. culture and the academic social and cultural integration of international students and scholars including faculty and staff. Coordinate the International Education Week program International Friendship Program and Thanksgiving Program.
Oversee the verification process of the Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship Activities (ACSS) and cumulative GPA. Responsible for the ACSS appeal process appeal decisions in conjunction with the appeal committee and applying scholarships to students with approved appeals.
Comply with federal regulations policy and procedures this includes monitoring for updates to complete and file Curricular Practical and Optional Practical Training (CPT/OPT) for international students to seek internships and assistantships required for academic programs. Track and file data pertaining to student information (academic professional) and communicate with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers regarding visas.
Assist with overall office planning special projects assessment online initiatives sponsored student/grantwriting and other new initiatives. Coordinate electronic newsletter and announcements for updates activities and events. Responsible for the development management and dissemination of all social media including Weekly Bulletin Twitter and Facebook.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree and 1 (one) year of professional advising and counseling experience or Bachelors degree and 2 (two) years of professional advising and counseling experience
Knowledge of F1 and J1 regulations including SEVIS database and functions
Competency in understanding the needs of international students
Ability to counsel groups or individual students
Excellent oral and written communication skills with crosscultural sensitivity
Experience developing programs for international students
Ability to work with students and scholars from diverse cultural backgrounds
US Citizen or permanent resident (eligible to become DSO and/or ARO certified)
Preferred Qualification
Experience managing volunteers and working with student and community organizations
Commitment to being a team member of a comprehensive international education services center
Must be highly motivated and have a studentcentered philosophy
International experiences such as studying working living or traveling abroad preferred.
Other Requirements
Ability to lift and move boxes of supplies.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday Friday 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Oncall responsibilities related to any emergency situation affecting the health and wellbeing of any F1 or J1 international student/scholar. Evening weekend and holiday program participation related to the international student and scholar community may be required. Due to our students and partner institutions location across the globe requires communication outside our normal working hours to accommodate other time zones.
Required Documents (Upload at Time of Application)
Resume
Cover Letter
Three 3 professional references
Unofficial transcript(s)
About
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud States commitment to our mission and in particular the value we place in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSUs Its Time strategic framework. Notably we uphold the advancement of diversity equity and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values practices and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State systems Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an antiracist inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at:
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply including minorities women LGBTQIA persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race sex color creed religion age national origin disability marital status status with regards to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information contact the Office of Institutional Equity & AccessAdmin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Posting Contact Name:
Courtney Marie GraberPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
