Assoc Dir, Intern'l Student & Scholar Sv
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- San Marcos
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
2021212
Posting/Functional Title:Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services
University Pay Plan Title:Assoc Dir, Intern'l Student & Scholar Sv
Location:San Marcos
Department:International Student & Scholar Services
Recruitment Type:University Employees Only
Job Type:Full-Time
Monthly Salary:$5,428 + commensurate with experience
Job Category :Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:Experience managing international affairs-focused professional staff within a complex university environment.
Knowledge of international student recruitment and admission procedures and policies in higher education.
Experience and strong understanding of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and procedures as they relate to the maintenance of university compliance, as well as those of U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Department of State (DOS) regarding services to international nonimmigrant students, scholars, faculty, and staff.
A working knowledge of computer applications with knowledge in SEVIS and immigration database software.
Experience as Designated School Official and/or Primary Designated School Official.
Experience with multicultural and diversity needs as they relate to international student and scholar services.
Evidence of strong leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and supervisory skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and produce deliverables upon request.
Experience with continuous improvement through assessment and technology.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Master’s degree.
Due to federal database access requirements, only U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply for this position.
Budgeting for international student and scholar services or related contexts.
Strong customer service skills to international student and scholar services or related contexts.
Professional demeanor with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Ability to sustain composure in stressful situations.
Familiarity with languages other than English.
The Associate Director for International Student and Scholar Services leads, manages, and supervises a broad spectrum of service areas related to international students and scholars by establishing and maintaining strategic plans that enable comprehensive support for this population’s academic and personal success and integration to the university community. Service areas include student and scholar immigration advising, management of office staff and operations, administration of student support programming, management of immigration-related features of international faculty and staff hiring, and effective liaison with campus entities. The Associate Director serves as the authorized representative to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Principal Designated School Official), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of State and directs related reporting in compliance with regulations and standards.
Job Duties:The position provides direct advising to F-1 visa categories, support services to all visa categories participating in academic programs, and manages post-graduation practical training programs. The Associate Director leads the development and implementation of student visa-related recruitment, admission, and enrollment practices. The position supervises all staff of the International Student and Scholar Services office and ensures that personnel are trained and knowledgeable in institution policies, regulations with respect to immigration advising, compliance practices, safety and emergency procedures, and best practices in international student and scholar support services. The Associate Director designs and implements support services that align with institution policies and establish inclusive and equitable education and work environments. The Associate Director develops data-informed assessment plans and processes that document progress toward achievement of the department’s mission, goals, outcomes, and objectives. The position manages the university’s interface with external database systems to perform required regulatory compliance. The Associate Director manages the financial resources of the department to maintain compliance-related responsibilities, offers support mechanisms to meet constituent needs, and applies sustainable resource management.
Job Open Date:04/12/2021
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):04/26/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Normal Work Days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start:8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End:5:00PM
Posting Notices:You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application., YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A TRANSCRIPT.
Legal and Required Notices:Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
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601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States
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