Assistant Director, International Student Services (FT), MFRE10242CAS

College of DuPage

9d • $75,131 • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides immigration advising and support services to assist F-1 and M-1 international students in their academic and cultural transition to enrollment at College of DuPage and life in the United States, as well as maintains primary responsibility for institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations pertaining to the enrollment of F-1 and M-1 international students and their dependents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required.
• Federal immigration regulations require this person be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States required.
• Must have knowledge of federal immigration regulations pertaining to the admission, enrollment and employment of F-1 and M-1 international students and their dependents required; experience working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's SEVIS database system required; two years recent experience working with F-1 international students in a post-secondary institution required; and an awareness and cultural sensitivity to the concerns of international students required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in related field of study preferred.
• General knowledge of federal immigration regulations pertaining to the admission, enrollment and employment of students in other non-immigrant classifications including but not limited to B-1/B-2 Visitors, J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B Temporary Workers, F-2, M-2, H-4 Dependents, etc preferred.
• Experience studying, working or living in a cultural environment other than applicant's own is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advises F-1 and M-1 international students on matters regarding maintaining their legal immigration status while enrolled at College of DuPage.
• Serves as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to ensure regulatory compliance by the institution in tracking the enrollment of F-1 and M-1 international students at College of DuPage.
• Responds to all official inquiries from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its affiliates (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol) regarding currently and previously enrolled F-1 and M-1 international students at College of DuPage.
• Develops, implements and evaluates an orientation program for new F-1 and M-1 international students at the beginning of each academic term.
• Maintains confidential student records related to the immigration status of F-1 and M-1 international students subject to inspection by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for SEVIS recertification.
• Provides information to other college departments including but not limited to Admissions, Registration and Records, Counseling and Advising, Human Resources, Career Services, and ESL Advising regarding federal immigration regulations affecting the admission, enrollment and employment of F-1 and M-1 international students at College of DuPage.
• Provides ongoing immigration advising, basic academic advising, personal and cultural advising, and logistical assistance to F-1 and M-1 international students after they have received an I-20 document for international admission to College of DuPage through completion of studies and any related Optional Practical Training.
• Plans and implements at least one social or cultural activity each academic term for F-1 and M-1 international students (in conjunction with the International Student Organization when feasible).
• Represents College of DuPage in NAFSA: Association of International Educators as well as other relevant professional organizations.
• Works with ESL Advising staff to establish and implement English proficiency requirements for F-1 and M-1 international students applying for international admission to College of DuPage, as well as non-immigrant classifications in ESL programs at the College.
• Works with other Student Affairs and Services staff to develop strategies to provide support to international students.
• Provides backup and support services to the International Admission Representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience.
• College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees