Director of International Student/ Scholar Services Office

Department: Int'l Student & Scholar Svcs

Salary: 75,100-85,450

Description

Summary: Plans, organizes and implements the university's non-academic programs for international students, research scholars and foreign faculty.

• Directs the activities of staff in fulfilling the university's obligations for compliance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of State, foreign embassies, and foreign banking institutions.
• Acts as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO).
• Maintains the University's I-17 and other documents required by law.
• Interprets and advises on complex F and J visa U.S. immigration laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Plans, submits and manages the annual budget.
• Supervises a staff of professionals who provide counsel and advice to international students, research scholars, and foreign faculty.
• Personally, handles difficult cases of non-U.S. citizens subject to government regulations and culture shock.
• Recommends the awarding of scholarships to international students.
• Administers check-in services and orientation programs for newly arrived international students each semester.
• Provides a centralized resource center of information on all matters pertaining to international education, international students, research scholars, international alumni and other international information.
• Coordinates the International Student Advisory Board; serves on UH committees as appointed.
• Directs international friendship program; administers banquets and other activities; raises funds from corporate sponsors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

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Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional disciplines. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related, 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
  
  

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.