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Associate Director for International Scholars

Employer
Princeton University
Location
Princeton, New Jersey
Salary
80000 - 92000
Closing date
Dec 23, 2022

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Specialty
Immigration
Position Type
Assistant Director
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
College / University


Overview

 

The Davis International Center at Princeton University seeks applicants for a leadership position managing the Center's scholar immigration services. This is a dynamic role with a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced international student and scholar services office.

The successful candidate will have strong references, a demonstrated commitment to employment-based immigration advising, strong analytical and management skills, and a high comfort level with working autonomously in a high-stakes environment. We value the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with international and external stakeholders, and to engage with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

This is an exempt, benefits-eligible position. Our Center is able to offer flexible work arrangements, consistent with University policy.



Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Davis International Center, the Associate Director has the following primary responsibilities:

  • 40% - Operations/Advising: Plan and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the international scholar advising services and processing for over 1,200 international scholars at Princeton University. Provide operational management and planning backup to the student advising services.
  • 25% - Supervision: Supervise staff and provide leadership and training on matters related to international scholar and student issues.
  • 20% - Outreach: Serve as the primary contact for University departments and offices for prospective and newly hired international faculty, scholars and staff on immigration and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) regulations. Will serve as the primary liaison for outside legal counsel in regard to outsourced casework. Serve as the primary liaison to federal immigration-related agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP) and the U.S. State Department for international scholar matters.
  • 15% - Programs: Oversee the planning and implementation of programs related to international students and scholars. Other duties as assigned.

Principal Duties:

  • Manage the advisement of the international scholar population on J-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, F-1 OPT and other non-immigrant visas on obtaining and maintaining non-immigrant status in the U.S.
  • Assist in managing the advisement of the international student population on F-1 and J-1 regulations, including OPT, CPT, and academic training processing.
  • Establish immigration-related protocols and processes for all University-sponsored international scholar and staff transactions.
  • In coordination with the Deputy Director of the Davis International Center, recommend policy level decisions on immigration matters to the Office of General Counsel, Office of the Dean of the Faculty, Office of the Dean of the College, Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Students, Human Resources, and the Office of the Provost.
  • Serve as ARO/RO for the University's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, and/or as a DSO/PDSO for the F-1 student program.
  • Manage the filing of all University-sponsored U.S. permanent residency applications and O-1 visas. This includes overseeing, reviewing and signing on behalf of the University for all petitions prepared by outside counsel.
  • Support and promote institutional compliance with state, local, and federal laws and regulations as it relates to the immigration status of international scholars and students engaged in University related academic and/or research activity.
  • Maintain excellent communication with relevant campus stakeholders in an effort to serve as an advocate for and resource to international scholars and students.
  • Prepare, review, and file immigration petitions, letters, and applications to USCIS and the U.S. State Department on behalf of Princeton University.
  • Develop and provide content for the Davis IC website and for informational materials such as pre-arrival information, questionnaires, and procedural handouts.
  • Supervise staff as assigned.
  • Maintain accurate paper and Sunapsis records to comply with regulatory reporting in SEVIS, for Open Doors, J-1 annual report, and related statistical reports.
  • Liaise with regional and federal U.S. Department of Homeland Security offices, the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program, other state and federal agencies.
  • Collaborate with the assistant director for international programs on programming for international students and scholars.
  • Maintain active membership in appropriate professional organizations such as SHRM and/or NAFSA and participate in professional development opportunities. Adhere to NAFSA's Statement of Ethical Principles.
  • Perform other duties as needed to support strategic plans for welcoming and supporting Princeton's international students, scholars and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of immigration law and practice relevant to non-immigrant scholars, staff, and students and ability to integrate new laws and procedures.
  • Ability to analyze complex immigration issues involving a variety of individuals, situations, rules and external agencies and bring them to a satisfactory resolution
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to use discretion in handling confidential matters
  • Ability to work with strict time constraints imposed by state and federal law
  • Ability to work collaboratively, accurately and productively in a highly active setting
  • Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise professional staff


Qualifications

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of international scholar regulatory advising. At least 2 years of international student advising experience preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience managing and supervising professional staff.
  • U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent residence required at the time of hire (for Dept. of Homeland Security RO, DSO qualification purposes).
  • Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures.
  • Excellent computer/tech proficiency, including use of government agency databases and platforms (FLAG, SEVIS, etc.)
  • Must be able to successfully pass periodic criminal background checks, per federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and Sunapsis.
  • Proficiency in at least one foreign language or significant experience living, working or studying abroad.
  • Experience working at a major academic or research institution.
  • Demonstrated experience working with government relations offices and university counsel.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/bWWplRc42Qp7yIjnEue8Ox

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