What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of The Office of Intercultural Development & Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) position at Lipscomb University?
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Office of Intercultural Development (OID)
- Budget Management
- Hire and manage student employees/internship
- Lead the organization and execution of OID annual events including, Hispanic Heritage Month, Fall Fiesta, Black History Month, and Welcome to Our World (WOW Week)
- Cultivate community partnerships to enrich students’ cross-cultural experiences.
- Advises the W.E.B. Dubois Intercultural Honor Society or other honor society for underrepresented groups
- Manage the physical space (offices, lobby, lounge, etc.)
- Serve as Lipscomb’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and maintain the SEVIS database for all F1 visa undergraduate and graduate students.
- Serve as an advocate for the institution and students with SEVIS, USCIS, ICE, CPB, IRS, and other related governmental agencies. Compile and submit reports to USCIS, and SEVIS
- Maintain the institution's certification to host international students.
- Work collaboratively with the Human Resource to provide assistance and oversight to international students regarding employment (i.e. obtaining social security cards for tax purposes, health insurance, driver’s licenses, etc.)
- Counsel students, faculty and staff on visa compliance along with training other DSO’s.
- Maintain updated records of international students.
- Maintain relationship with Lipscomb Black Alumni (LBAC)
- Generate strategic pathways for Lipscomb students to be active participants in the Office of Intercultural Development, and their respective programs, events, and activities.
- Develop and implement education and support for underrepresented students (i.e. first generation, commuter, international, etc.) as well as keep up-to-date records of demographics of our students served through these efforts.
- Execute diversity, equity, and belonging trainings and workshops.
- Manage OID grant applications, funding, and awareness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A strong commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and the Christ-centered mission, vision, and values of the university.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience working in a student culture and managing multiple related tasks.
- Sensitivity to appropriate academic, social, cultural development and learning outcomes is essential.
- Experience as a PDSO or DSO
- Requires flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm with a strong desire to effect change and impact student growth and development.
- An appreciation and understanding of working in a diverse college environment.
- Possesses excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills
- Exhibits ability to remain calm and patient in stressful situations
- Exhibits ability to establish trusting and respectful relationships with students
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Ability to create and implement department goals, policies, budgets, and working procedures
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues across campus
