Assistant Director, International Student & Scholar Services

Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Services

Georgia State University

These are exciting times in the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) department at Georgia State University. We are growing and are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission and goals. We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
We are seeking (1) Assistant Director to join the already awesome team, taking them to the next level of excellence!
The Assistant Director for Scholar Services is a key member of the ISSS leadership team who manages the immigration processes for international faculty/staff sponsorship, contributes to policy and leadership decisions, and updates the director and institutional partners on key trends/updates/issues related to scholar services. This position utilizes Sunapsis software to prepare and submit H, TN, O, and permanent residency petitions, following all USCIS guidelines and regulations. The Assistant Director collects relevant data related to scholar services, supervises and leads all J1 scholar processing, and supports other office services and projects as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Leadership:
o Responsible for assisting the Director (along with Associate Director and Assistant Director for Student Services) in making decisions, providing oversight, determining goals and direction, and representing ISSS to on and off campus partners.
o Update the ISSS director with key data, information about trends/issues/problems, events or activities where attendance or assistance is needed, and help maintain consistency of scholar service and information across all campuses.
Scholar Services:
o Counsel GSU departments on scholar policy and determine appropriate visa and process for international faculty/staff sponsorship.
o Review and analyze documentation submitted via the Sunapsis system for compliance with all federal, state, USCIS, Dept. of Labor, and Dept. of State laws, regulations and policies, as well as ensure compliance with all GSU departmental and employment policies and procedures.
o Prepare H, TN, O, and E-2 petitions using USCIS governmental forms, following all USCIS guidelines and regulations.
o Direct and administer the application process for employees who have been identified as eligible for permanent residency via an employment-based petition sponsored by GSU.
o Direct referrals to USG immigration attorney as appropriate.

J-1 Scholars:
o Directly leads and supervises all J1 scholar processing and support.
o Develop and administer J1 policy and procedures, orientation programs, and cultural events and activities for scholars.
Data & Communication:
o Organize, collect, and provide data related to scholar services at GSU with ISSS, university partners, and federal agencies in order to develop and guide scholar policy and processes, and respond to various requests.
o Regularly manage audits of Sunapsis and institutional data for international scholars.
o Develop and maintain all scholar related eForms, communications, and websites.

Collaboration:
o Support office services and projects as needed, including international student orientation, International Education Week activities, and student/scholar events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Effective organizational skills
o Knowledge of federal immigration regulations
o Knowledge of university policies
o Ability to work with a diverse population
o Knowledge of the surrounding community and available resources

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three years of supervisory/management experience; or Bachelor's degree and one year of related Designated School Official (DSO) experience in International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Master's degree in international education, higher education administration, public policy, human resources, or a related field.

3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in employment-based immigration advising or case management, preferably in a higher education or research institution.

Demonstrated expertise in U.S. immigration regulations and procedures related to employment-based visa categories (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, J-1 scholar categories, and permanent residency).

Experience preparing and filing employment-based petitions with USCIS and/or DOL, including H-1B, PERM labor certifications, and I-140 immigrant petitions.

Familiarity with SEVIS, ISSM, Sunapsis, or similar international scholar management systems.

Professional affiliations with NAFSA, SHRM, or other relevant organizations are desirable.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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