- Direct and oversee the services and daily operations and programs for 9,000 international students, scholars, and dependents and work of 16 full-time professionals and 3-4 temporary staff. Provide strategic direction to the functions of the office.
- Serve as the chief compliance officer for all non-immigrant regulations and policies i.e. F-1, J-1, H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, Legal Permanent Residence (green card), and other categories for all campuses: Evanston, Chicago, Miami, and NU-Q.
- Develop and provide policy guidelines and advise university departments on non-immigrant visa issues to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Develop and implement technology solutions to improve administrative and federal reporting functions.
- Oversee implementation of programming and services to support arrival, acclimation, and building of an inclusive campus community connections for international students and scholars, including degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students, employees, and visitors.
- Oversee implementation and assessment of the international student experience; create programs and services to improve international student and scholar services and community building.
- Develop & manage annual operating and recharge budget for the department to fund the strategic mission including financial sustainability and enhancement models.
- With support from Northwestern Buffett financial team, plan and implement an annual budget including fiscal resource allocation.
- Approve funds reallocation within the budget as necessary & appropriate.
- With Associate Provost and Alumni Relations and Development, implement fundraising strategies.
- Increases resources through alumni gifts.
- Liaise with various government agencies, including but not limited to Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, local, and state government agencies.
- Coordinate university response to international crises as they pertain to international students, scholars, and dependents.
- Work with the Government Relations Office and the Office of the General Counsel, develop advocacy priorities and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with Northwestern Buffett senior staff in the development of integrated approaches to internationalization of the university.
- Successful completion of a full course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree; OR an appropriate combination of education and experience and 10 years' international career counseling/advising in higher education or 10 years of industry experience; or other relevant experience required.
- Experience working in an intercultural environment.
- Significant experience developing and managing budgets.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (for compliance with U.S. Government requirements for issuing student immigration documents).
- Demonstrated ability to lead a professional team
- Thorough knowledge of and experience with relevant nonimmigrant regulations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and present sessions and workshops
- Excellent customer relations, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to adjust to a changing regulatory environment and changing student and scholar needs
- Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a collaborative team
- Must take initiative and be self-driven
- Database management skills
- Earned Master's or higher degree
- At least 10 years of professional experience within a higher education context, including work with international student and scholar services
- Understanding academic culture and higher education program management.
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Director, Office of International Student and Scholar Services - Evanston, United States - Northwestern University
Description
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs (Northwestern Buffett), the Director of International Student and Scholar Services provides leadership for the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS), including immigration compliance, international student and scholar needs, and international community. The Director leads and manages a 16-member professional team responsible for all aspects of service to the international student and scholar population. The Director leads policy development and regulatory compliance; designs and leads faculty, staff, and student engagement programs; advises the institution on key non-immigrant policies; liaises with Alumni Relations and Development to cultivate donors; manages an operating budget of approximately $1.6M, including endowed program funds, and partners with key stakeholders across the schools and administrative units. Specifically, the Director works in partnership with Northwestern Buffett and Provost Office leaders to ensure coordination of international services with other related services and activities.
Specific Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Benefits: At Northwestern, we provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources to learn more.
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami, and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.