Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services

What We Are Looking For

The Assistant Director supports the mission of the university by assisting international students and scholars with US Immigration procedures and documents; maintaining program timelines and processes that support the work of the ISSS office, tracking and updating student and scholar data as required by US law and by Baylor University; calling attention to special needs related to the nature of international study and to the international student and scholar experience while at Baylor.

A Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience as a Designated School official is required. A Master’s Degree, along with seven years of experience, experience as an Alternate Responsible Officer, and supervisory experience, are preferred.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

What You Will Do

Oversees Data Management and Reporting of Student and Scholar Records

• Serves as primary manager of day-to-day oversight of data integrity and timely reporting for all F and J students and scholars including responsibility for the following:  management of the SEVIS Registration process, for coordination of daily/weekly/yearly data reviews, and regularly scheduled data reconciliation process.

Manages Office Systems and Protocols

• Manages ISSS procedures and communications according to established yearly timelines for delivery of information and services to students (e.g. scheduled communications to students and scholars, updating of information in the international student database to reflect correct timelines and requirements).

Supervises International Student Advisors 

• Provides guidance, training, and ongoing development for professional staff advising F1 and J1 students on the regulations, processes, and timeline for maintaining their respective statuses

Serves as advisor to students and scholars

• Assists with direct advising of international F-1 students, J-1 students and J-1 scholars on immigration policies and procedures as needed during times of particularly heavy workloads to support advising staff.

Oversees campus community workshops

• Creates and delivers training to campus partners about student and scholar regulations and expectations and how best to serve these special populations

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with Baylor University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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