Assistant Director of International Student Life

This is a full-time, exempt position with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

About the Role

The Assistant Director of International Student Life supports international and global nomad students with their successful transition to and engagement at Carleton College. As part of the Office of International Student Life, the Assistant Director will create programs for and provide services to the approximately 200-250 international students and global nomads at Carleton.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of student employees, including the International Peer Leaders.
• Develop and manage intentional cultural and social programs for international and domestic students to increase interaction among students of different cultures.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of International Student Orientation and International Fest.
• Collaborate with international student organizations, departments, and other offices to further create global citizens on campus.
• Assess the efficacy of International Student Life programming and adapt programming based on the current needs of students.
• Provide cultural, personal, and regulatory advising to a diverse set of international students with attention to problem-solving, crisis management, and resolving student issues.
• Advise international students on matters of housing, transportation, employment, taxes, insurance, health, banking, driver’s license, SSN, and other cultural matters.
• Support compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), helping with advising, data maintenance, and document storage.
• Serve on campus-wide and divisional committees to advocate for international students and third culture kids living abroad.
• Help maintain the ISL website and social media accounts.
• Support the UWC scholar program, including assistance with grant reporting.
• Process reimbursements for Named International Scholars.
• Additional job responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience working with international students and/or other marginalized populations.
• U.S. Citizenship and/or Permanent Residency to be able to work in SEVIS.
• Experience supervising student workers and/or professional staff.
• Proven experience in event planning and activities management from start to finish.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under frequent deadlines.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate policy and regulatory nuance, including maintaining confidential data.
• Ability to welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, and creative individual with the ability to meet and interact effectively and courteously with international visitors, students, college personnel, and members of the community.
• Strong human relations and customer service skills and a clear appreciation for diverse nationalities.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience working with F-1 and/or J-1 students.
• Prior experience working with and/or managing budgets.
• Intercultural experience living or working in another country.

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $59,800 and $61,800. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Benefits

• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time-off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• A dependent tuition program after six years of service.