Assistant Director, International Students and Scholar Services

Position Summary

The purpose of the Global Engagement Office (GEO) is to coordinate and develop the University’s international activities and ensure that the University achieves its internationalization goals. Specific activities include: developing and managing the Study Abroad and Exchange programs; managing the faculty-led programs; recruitment, advising, and retention of international students and visiting scholars; providing support services including immigration and practical training placement for international (F1) and exchange students (J1) and visiting scholars; securing external funding for development projects that support the University’s international goals; developing and managing outreach programs to the local schools, businesses and community. GEO serves as the liaison for the Interlink Language Programs.

Overview of Duties

• Advising students who are planning to study at UNCG, on semester- or year-long study abroad programs, or to seek full degree-programs, including appropriate site options, coursework consistency with current academic goals, transfer credit procedures, financial aid and immigration matters associated with F/J visa types.
• Acting as a UNCG liaison for students while they are participating in an incoming education abroad program.
• Providing full cycle support for all international students coming to UNCG from partner institutions or directly for degree programs.
• Aiding in partnership relations and agreement management efforts as needed.
• Supporting duties as assigned in conjunction with the Associate Director of Study Abroad and Exchanges.
• Providing advice and counsel on all issues of importance and concern to international students and scholars, and sharing responsibilities for generating foreign student and scholar data reports from the Student & Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) real-time interface, and the University’s student information system of record to ensure compliance with Federal and Commonwealth standards and to maintain data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident as required by federal regulations in order to serve as a DSO and ARO.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree with an international focus or in a related field is preferred.
• Outstanding intercultural sensitivity, exemplary written and verbal competency, excellent computer skills, and experience working, living, and/or studying abroad are also required.
• The incumbent must be able to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and work effectively with multiple administrative and academic offices.
• Experience working in the education abroad field, preferably in a public higher educational system like UNC, would be advantageous to this position.
• Mastery of J-l non-immigrant exchange sponsorship and F1 visa regulations is required.
• The ability to interpret policies and procedures of both UNCG and partner institutions and advise students accordingly is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with an international focus or in a related field is preferred.