Assistant Director of International Student Services
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 30, 2024
Assistant Director of International Student Services
Requisition Number: 2024S023Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Dean of the College
Department: International Student Services
Wage/Salary Range: $61,000 - $65,000
Department Statement:
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) provides services and programs to support Colgate University’s international students.
Accountabilities:
The Assistant Director of International Student Services reports to the Associate Dean and Director of International Student Services and works to enhance the transition, integration and success of international students on campus.
The primary responsibilities for this position are to advise international students on federal immigration regulations, interpret federal regulations, complete immigration forms, and comply with SEVIS reporting requirements.
The Assistant Director interacts with students primarily regarding immigration issues.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
- Issue immigration forms and process applications through SEVIS.
- Accurately maintain all aspects of international student immigration records and files.
- Maintain current and up-to date knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
- Advise F-1 international students regarding immigration and immigration related issues.
- Issue visa documents.
- Coordinate student applications for work authorization.
- Participate in, and conduct as needed, international student orientation sessions and other immigration related programming and workshops.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Experience with international student advising.
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required per U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State regulations, to meet the requirements for Designated School Officials.
- Knowledge of federal immigration and governmental and state agencies’ regulations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills is required. Communicate effectively with a diverse community of people. Ability to communicate with discretion.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines are critically important.
- Exceptional organizational skills, taking initiative and ability to self-set priorities and juggle competing demands will be necessary in this fast-paced environment. Reliability and resourcefulness.
- A commitment to diversity, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Colgate’s diverse communities.
- Intercultural competency; commitment to student service and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and university representatives from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Strong technical and analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to improve and develop office processes, including proficiency with standard computer software.
- Comfort working independently within a team-oriented environment, and with addressing large groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to three years of work experience in immigration advising and immigration document processing, or experience in an educational setting performing international student/scholar international student recruitment or international student admissions. Experience in higher education is preferred.
- Knowledge of the SEVIS and U.S. immigration regulations pertaining to the F student visa.
- Cross-cultural or multicultural experience.
Education
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
A Master’s degree in higher education, international education, or another related field is preferred.
Other Information
Work Schedule:
Job Open Date:
03/29/2024
Job Close Date:
12/9/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/5646
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