Assoc. Dean of Global Engagement

Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Intercultural Student Life

Purpose:

Reporting to the VP of Student Development the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Intercultural Student Life develops and directs the implementation of programs to retain and support international students from their transition as incoming students through their time on campus and continuing on through any authorized postgraduate training programs.

Summary of the position:

Ensures that the college adheres to obligations and regulations related to participation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program and acts as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and provides leadership for programs and services that support international students foster intercultural learning and strengthen campus-wide student engagement.

This supervisory/managerial position advances student belonging and persistence in the strategic development and implementation of campus wide engagement initiatives supporting multicultural and international student organizations advisors and developing programs that promote inclusive community development within a residential liberal arts environment.

The Associate Dean contributes to student support efforts across the student lifecycle and participates in campus duty rotation and responds to student needs and emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

International Student Support & Global Engagement

1. Serves as the Principal Designated School Official for students on F visas and a responsible officer for those on other visas and advises students on issues related to visa regulations and maintenance of their visa status:

1. Serve as a campus liaison regarding international student needs and collaborate with academic residential and career development offices to enhance student success.

Intercultural Programming & Belonging Initiatives

1. Advise multicultural student organizations and support collaborative programming across cultural and affinity groups.
2. Partner with faculty and campus partners to integrate co-curricular learning experiences that enhance cultural awareness and global citizenship.

Student Engagement & Leadership Development

1. Provide leadership for student engagement initiatives that encourage involvement leadership growth and community participation.
2. Support training and development of student leaders including peer educators orientation leaders and residential student staff.
3. Assist in planning large-scale campus events and engagement opportunities that contribute to a vibrant residential campus experience.

Residential Community Support & Duty Rotation

1. Serve as a resource for residential students experiencing developmental interpersonal or community concerns.
2. Participate in a campus-wide professional staff duty rotation responding to after-hours student incidents and emergencies.
3. Collaborate with residential life staff to support community-building initiatives and student well-being efforts.

Program Administration & Collaboration

1. Manage logistics communication and implementation of assigned programs and initiatives.
2. Maintain records related to student organization advising program participation and engagement efforts.
3. Serve on divisional committees and contribute to collaborative planning across student development functional areas.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the leadership director or manager.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Education Required:

Minimum Experience Required:

Minimum Licenses/Certifications Required:

Additional Qualifications:(Preferred qualifications)

• 3-5 years of experience in international admission retention and/or student services.
• Experience supporting international student transition or intercultural programming initiatives.
• Familiarity with federal regulations related to international student status or collaboration with compliance staff.
• Experience in residential liberal arts college environments.
• Ability to design leadership development experiences for student populations.
• Experience with the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) system and strong understanding of federal regulations and procedures with regard to F and J student visas and immigration.
• A valid passport
• Hours can be long varied and the need for support of students may dictate especially but not limited to the academic year.
• This position entails working evenings and weekends a minimum of 15-20% of the time.

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location job-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

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