Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina

About the Role

The Assistant Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars serves as the international student adviser to all UNCW F-1 degree-seeking international students. This position involves working with international students to initiate visa sponsorship, manage I-20 applications, and advise on visa procedures. The role also includes liaising with faculty and staff, serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) in SEVIS, and assisting with international student orientations and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage Terra Dotta and related software (Banner, Slate, Excel) for F-1 students.
• Advise on immigration and personal matters, including completing SEVIS updates.
• Run workshops on topics such as OPT/CPT and maintaining legal status.
• Occasionally work nights and weekends; domestic and international travel required from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, as required by federal regulations.
• At least two years of experience in student advising, immigration advising, program coordination, and/or international admissions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated international knowledge and sensitivity.
• Able to plan and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Student advising experience.
• Knowledge of SEVIS and F or J regulations.
• Proficiency in a language in addition to English.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and health insurance (eligibility begins the first of the month following date of hire).
• Retirement plan contributions with employer contributions for either a defined contribution or defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans.
• Tuition waiver program covering tuition and fees for up to three undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System, plus one UNCW course each summer session.
• Free membership to the Campus Recreation Center.
• Free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.
• Meditation and yoga sessions.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages and pretax flexible spending accounts.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 24 hours of paid community service leave time.
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• Training and development programs through the Dare to Learn Academy and employee assistance program.

Pay

$56,000 - $62,500

Schedule

• Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week).
• 12 months per year.
• Permanent position.