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NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 6 hours ago

Assistant Director, International Students and Scholar Services

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is focused on enhancing international education. The Assistant Director for International Students and Scholar Services will support the Director in managing international student programs, advising students on study abroad opportunities, and ensuring compliance with visa regulations.

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Responsibilities

Developing and managing the Study Abroad and Exchange programs
Managing the faculty-led programs
Recruitment, advising, and retention of international students and visiting scholars
Providing support services including immigration and practical training placement for international (F1) and exchange students (J1) and visiting scholars
Securing external funding for development projects that support the University’s international goals
Developing and managing outreach programs to the local schools, businesses and community
Supporting the Director for International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) in the administration and expansion of UNCG’s International Student & Scholar Services programs
Advising students who are planning to study at UNCG on semester- or year-long study abroad programs or to seek full degree-programs
Acting as a UNCG liaison for students while they are participating in an incoming education abroad program
Providing full cycle support for all international students coming to UNCG from partner institutions or directly for degree programs
Assisting with partnership relations and agreement management efforts as needed
Providing advice and counsel on all issues of importance and concern to international students and scholars
Generating foreign student and scholar data reports from the Student & Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS)
Ensuring compliance with Federal and Commonwealth standards and maintaining data integrity

Qualification

Intercultural sensitivityF1 visa regulationsJ1 visa regulationsComputer skillsEducation abroad experiencePolicy interpretationAdvising studentsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as required by federal regulations in order to serve as a DSO and ARO
A Bachelor's degree is required
Outstanding intercultural sensitivity
Exemplary written and verbal competency
Excellent computer skills
Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad
The incumbent must be able to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and work effectively with multiple administrative and academic offices
Experience working in the education abroad field, preferably in a public higher educational system like UNC
Must have familiarity with J-l non-immigrant exchange sponsorship and F1 visa regulations
This position requires the ability to interpret policies and procedures of both UNCG and partner institutions and advise students accordingly

Preferred

Master's degree with an international focus or in a related field is preferred

Company

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

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NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
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Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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