Assistant Director, International Student & Scholar Services

Assistant Director International Student and Scholar Services

Georgia State University

These are exciting times in the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) department at Georgia State University. We are growing and are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission and goals. We hire great people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
Are you ready for us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
We are seeking (1) Assistant Director to join the already awesome team taking them to the next level of excellence!
The Assistant Director for Scholar Services is a key member of the ISSS leadership team who manages the immigration processes for international faculty/staff sponsorship contributes to policy and leadership decisions and updates the director and institutional partners on key trends/updates/issues related to scholar services. This position utilizes Sunapsis software to prepare and submit H TN O and permanent residency petitions following all USCIS guidelines and regulations. The Assistant Director collects relevant data related to scholar services supervises and leads all J1 scholar processing and supports other office services and projects as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Leadership:
oResponsible for assisting the Director (along with Associate Director and Assistant Director for Student Services) in making decisions providing oversight determining goals and direction and representing ISSS to on and off campus partners.
oUpdate the ISSS director with key data information about trends/issues/problems events or activities where attendance or assistance is needed and help maintain consistency of scholar service and information across all campuses.
Scholar Services:
oCounsel GSU departments on scholar policy and determine appropriate visa and process for international faculty/staff sponsorship.
oReview and analyze documentation submitted via the Sunapsis system for compliance with all federal state USCIS Dept. of Labor and Dept. of State laws regulations and policies as well as ensure compliance with all GSU departmental and employment policies and procedures.
oPrepare H TN O and E-2 petitions using USCIS governmental forms following all USCIS guidelines and regulations.
oDirect and administer the application process for employees who have been identified as eligible for permanent residency via an employment-based petition sponsored by GSU.
oDirect referrals to USG immigration attorney as appropriate.

J-1 Scholars:
oDirectly leads and supervises all J1 scholar processing and support.
oDevelop and administer J1 policy and procedures orientation programs and cultural events and activities for scholars.
Data & Communication:
oOrganize collect and provide data related to scholar services at GSU with ISSS university partners and federal agencies in order to develop and guide scholar policy and processes and respond to various requests.
oRegularly manage audits of Sunapsis and institutional data for international scholars.
oDevelop and maintain all scholar related eForms communications and websites.

Collaboration:
oSupport office services and projects as needed including international student orientation International Education Week activities and student/scholar events.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
oExcellent written and oral communication skills
oEffective organizational skills
oKnowledge of federal immigration regulations
oKnowledge of university policies
oAbility to work with a diverse population
oKnowledge of the surrounding community and available resources

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and three years of supervisory/management experience; or Bachelors degree and one year of related Designated School Official (DSO) experience in International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Masters degree in international education higher education administration public policy human resources or a related field.

35 years of progressively responsible experience in employment-based immigration advising or case management preferably in a higher education or research institution.

Demonstrated expertise in U.S. immigration regulations and procedures related to employment-based visa categories (e.g. H-1B O-1 TN E-3 J-1 scholar categories and permanent residency).

Experience preparing and filing employment-based petitions with USCIS and/or DOL including H-1B PERM labor certifications and I-140 immigrant petitions.

Familiarity with SEVIS ISSM Sunapsis or similar international scholar management systems.

Professional affiliations with NAFSA SHRM or other relevant organizations are desirable.