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rInternational Student and Scholar Services Assistant Director

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rLocation: Center for International Ed

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607886

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as International Student and Scholar Services Assistant Director, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is International Education Assistant Director.

Job Description

The Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) works to support a positive and inclusive working culture, and acts as a subject matter expert on office processes to ensure a high-level of support to stakeholders while ensuring university regulatory compliance. ISSS works with F-1 and J-1 visa holder students to support immigration processes prior to their arrival at NAU, and acts as their guide throughout their time on NAU\'s beautiful Flagstaff Mountain campus, helping them navigate immigration regulations, academic adjustments, and cultural integration. ISSS also works with university departments to bring J-1 research scholars and international employees to campus, enhancing the research environment on-campus and supporting their experience while in Flagstaff.

International Student and Scholar Advising and Immigration Compliance - 40%

• Support timeline for inbound student exchange, processes and have direct involvement in specialized programs and internship opportunities.
• Lead development of communications & materials to improve advising and communications with students and scholars on academic support resources, university resources, adjustment issues, personal and family concerns, and in emergency situations.
• Act as lead on regular newsletter communications regarding regulatory and university updates to the student and scholar community to support their experience at NAU.
• Act as lead support role for students and scholars who may require additional services and/or response above and beyond day-to-day advising services.
• May respond in the event of an emergencies, during or outside of regularly assigned work shift.
• Serve as a Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars; advise and process requested benefits/reporting requirements.
• Act in lead role with ISSS team to ensure university SEVIS compliance within regulatory deadlines to for new and continuing students and scholars through the use of Sunapsis, Peoplesoft, Salesforce and other technology platforms
• Maintain data integrity in Sunapsis and Peoplesoft to support university regulatory compliance.
• Lead, participate in, and assess the value of educational presentations, surveys, workshops, programs, and activities related to exchange programs, new student orientation, immigration regulations, cultural adjustment, and intercultural competency.

Strategic Liaison and Communications - 25%

• Collaborate with key university stakeholde s, engage with the University community, represent ISSS on select committees and work with NAU offices to promote the role of ISSS and support the needs of international students and scholars.
• Liaise with various government agencies, including but not limited to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (including SEVP and USCIS), U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Labor.
• Stay up to date on knowledge of federal immigration regulations to lead policy and advise international students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status on immigration regulations as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
• Act as a back-up to Director, including facilitating the processing of employment-based applications, attending meetings and other functions as needed.
• May act as liaison with sponsored student organizations such as Kuwait Cultural Office, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, Fulbright, IREX, AMIDEAST etc.

Personnel Oversight - 20%

• Lead management of ISSS daily Flagstaff office operations.
• Oversee hiring, training, management and oversight of ISSS front office services.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and growth of staff expertise in areas impacting international students, scholars and employees.

Strategic Planning and Management - 10%

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