Institution: Columbus State University
Location: Columbus, GA
Deadline: March 21, 2014 for full consideration (rolling)
Type: Full Time
Education: MA + SEVIS experience

Columbus State University is seeking candidates for an Assistant Director and International Student Coordinator in the Center for International Education. As assigned by the Director or in the Director’s absence, provides leadership and support for international education at Columbus State University, one of four universities recognized by NAFSA with a Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. This position will serve as part of the crisis management team with regard to international or study abroad students; serve on university, state, and national committees representing Columbus State University; chair the International Student Subcommittee under the International Education Committee; attend international education conferences for professional development; and act as an advocate for international education on the campus and in the community and state.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the management and overall direction of the international student and scholar programs and services and will work as a liaison with various departments, constituents, and student organizations to meet the needs of international students and scholars. This position will maintain and update the International Student website and handbook; serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for authorized visa programs; maintain records, which meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) specifications for F-1 and J-1 visa holders; comply with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reporting requirements; and advises other departments on many different visa types.

This position will also coordinate the maintenance of Form I-20/DS-2019 Certificates of Eligibility; work closely with the Undergraduate Offices of Admission and Graduate School to assist incoming international students; communicate changes in government legislation regarding international students and scholars to the campus community; advise international students and scholars individually and in small groups on F and J immigration issues, U.S. employment options and limitations, educational concerns, financial matters, U.S. cultural adjustments, Social Security issues, Department of Driver Services issues, and changes in laws and regulations governing their visa status; and serves as a NRVITA tax compliance resource and conducts income tax workshops for the international students during the tax season.

The successful candidate will work closely with other departments relative to the needs and concerns of international students to develop course schedules for newly arriving students; assist departments with hiring processes for international students and scholars on campus; assist with income tax compliance and immigration information; design and conduct orientation sessions for all new international students, scholars, and families each semester to assist with maintaining legal statuses and transitioning to the Columbus community and U.S. culture; supervises and often leads the International Learning Community Global Dialogues and other cross-cultural simulations involving international students and non-international students; coordinates the use of international students in the classroom as part of CSU’s comprehensive international strategy; provides leadership for International Education Week; advises the international student organization (One Cougar World); serves as an occasional adjunct professor to teach a one-credit hour course on cross-cultural, pre-departure, and re-entry classes for study abroad students; and organizes and leads the week-long Kiryu , Japan, Sister City Program with the City of Columbus.

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; at least one year’s experience managing budgets and directly supervising personnel; at least 2 years working with SEVIS reporting and Federal visa requirements for students; and must be legally able to perform necessary duties to serve as a SEVIS Designated School Official.

Experience in international education leadership, cross-cultural education, and academic advising is preferred.

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