Job Title: Assistant Director, International Student Services and Recruitment
Location: UNG - Multi Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 255327
About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting application for an Assistant Director, International Student Services & Recruitment on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. The Assistant Director, International Student Services and Recruitment, is responsible for the recruitment, immigration advising, and successful integration of international students at the University of North Georgia. This role takes the lead for all policy and compliance issues related to international students including working closely with all related federal government agencies. The Assistant Director works closely with Enrollment Management and relevant academic and support units to ensure that newly accepted students have a successful transition to UNG. The Assistant Director supervises the International Student Coordinator and cross-trains Center for Global Engagement staff on the immigration policies and basic compliance issues. This is a multi-campus position that will be on both the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses as needed. Travel to metro-Atlanta on regular basis for student recruitment.
Responsibilities
* Implement 3-5 year recruitment plan for F-1 degree seeking students in conjunction with current UNG planning initiatives (Strategic Enrollment Management Council and ACE Internationalization Lab). This includes managing the relationship with agents/agencies per the plan and travel for high school recruitment.
* DSO/ARO for F-1 and J-1 program-ensure UNG compliance with federal regulations including SEVIS registration; advise students and scholars on regulations and all aspects of maintaining status, approve work authorization, assist with tax compliance, and any other relevant SEVIS updates as needed.
* Manage communications and logistics with newly accepted F-1 and J-1 students to include immigration advising, I-20/DS-2019 issuance, and all pre-arrival information.
* Supervise International Student Coordinator; cross-train other UNG Designated School Officials.
* Facilitate orientation and extended orientation programming for students.
* Create and implement communications plan for current students to inform them of current opportunities, activities, and issues of compliance.

*Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
* Knowledge of relevant platforms including SEVIS, Banner, Slate, and Terra Dotta.
* This position will require a highly organized, motivated and independent leader.
Required Qualifications
* Master's degree required.
* At least five years of experience in international education with a focus on international admissions and recruitment required.
* Experience as a Designated School Official is required.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Unofficial Transcripts
* Contact information for three professional references.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
* This is a supervisory position.
* This position will be required to drive.
* This role is considered a position of trust.
* This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
Background Check
* Position of Trust + Education