Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Assistant Director for Int'l Student & Scholar Services

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

$44,364.92-$55,456.14

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

Supports the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office. Assists international students and scholars in
maintaining their nonimmigrant status and serves as the Designated School Official (DSO). Ensures Trinity University is
in compliance with federal laws and regulations pertaining to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of
State and other government entities as they relate to international students. Advises incoming international and semester
exchange students as well as international employees. Develops programs and events to assist international students and
scholars with cultural adjustment. Supports the international student population by providing nonimmigrant student
document preparation, orientation (including both the International Student Orientation at the start of the semester and the
semester-long course that international students are enrolled in), data management, support programming and student
organization advising.

 

JOB DUTIES

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or equivalent either in International Education or in a related field from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

• One year of experience working with international students within a higher education environment.

Preferred:

• Two years prior experience with the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and familiarity with Department of Homeland Security policies and regulations.

• Experience living/working/volunteering abroad.

• Experienced in teaching and managing college level classes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Required:

• Familiarity with federal non-immigration F-1 regulations and related practices.

• Ability to use software systems to streamline work processes and communications.

• Familiarity with student data management systems.

• Detail oriented and have substantial experience working with international students.

• Familiarity with website management tools, graphic and web editing tools, social media.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff with patience and diplomacy in a teamwork environment.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Adobe products to facilitate processes.

• Proficiency in a foreign language.

• Knowledge on cross-cultural communication, cross-cultural programming, cultural adaptation problems.

• Ability to obtain up-to-date immigration regulation information from NAFSA and relevant associations and sources.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

Required:

• F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

Preferred:

• Filing Academic H-1B Petitions Workshop

• J-1 Advising: Intermediate

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.