Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Assistant Director for Int'l Student & Scholar Services (Hajrah Kashmiri)

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

$47,026.82-$58,783.52

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

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Job Description:

Manages the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Global Partnerships offices. Ensures goals and plans are consistent with the Center and University's missions. Responsible for all aspects of the ISSS and Global Partnerships offices, including but not limited to strategic planning, oversight of daily operations and office budget management. Serves as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO). Serves as the primary contact for the Department of Homeland Security, institutional faculty and staff, and external parties.

JOB DUTIES

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws. Interviews, hires and trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work; creates work schedules and conducts performance appraisals, counsels and disciplines employees; and addresses complaints and resolves problems.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Travel to meet with domestic and international partners.

• 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 from an accredited institution in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, International Studies, International Business, Counseling or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Three years of related work experience.

• Experience as a Designated SEVIS Officer (DSO).

• Background in international education.

• Experience living/working/volunteering abroad.

• Experience with web-based applications, software and database systems such as SEVIS and Google Docs

• Familiarity with

• Familiarity with Terra Dotta, Via TRM, CMS platform used by ISSS.

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred:

• Experience managing international agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.

• Experience as a Principle Designated SEVIS Officer (PDSO).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Understanding of the needs of international students.

• Outstanding planning and organizational skills, including a strong attention to detail, especially in regard to government regulations and official documents.

• Ability to think creatively and problem solve.

• Ability to multi-task as well as work independently and collaboratively.

• Up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and SEVIS/SEVP approved procedural steps.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Ability to work with internationally and culturally diverse populations.

• Must be able to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff and administration.

• Professional manners and collaborative work style.

Preferred:

• High level interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to speak a second language.