Assistant Director

Arizona State University

International Students Scholar

Campus: Tempe

92170BR

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Assistant Director will develop and implement strategies for international scholar/employee advising and document processing, front office processes, and campus internationalization programs and employment success initiatives for international employees administered by the International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC).

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

21-June-2023

Essential Duties

• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Monitors work in progress upon completion.
• Implements corrective action as required.
• Provides leadership and/or support in the SEVIS Compliance audit projects throughout the semester including SEVIS/Sunapsis alerts, enrollment, medical insurance, new student/scholar reporting, and J-1 audits.
• Serves as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO).
• Develops and delivers comprehensive international scholar pre-arrival and orientation programs to improve the onboarding of scholars/faculty on J-1, H-1B, TN, and E3 visas.
• Provides immigration advice to international scholars and employees on H-1B, TN, and E-3 visas.
• Develops budgets, performance indicators, and accountability reports for programs, workshops, and other events.
• Co-leads and drives many of the communication, social media, and training efforts within the International Students and Scholars Center scholar/faculty team.
• Assists with the development of long and short-range goals for the team and department.
• Assists with the development of objectives and activities based on department international employment goals; including work with various ASU departments, HR staff training, and similar initiatives.
• Acts as liaison with the students, faculty, staff, local community, and government agencies in supporting department and university international/employment success programs.
• Represents the ISSC department and serve on various department and university committees as assigned.
• Performs beyond OPT international student work authorization outreach and initiatives.
• Creates and maintains structional materials and handbooks.
• Acts in place of the Associate Director in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Ten (10) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master’s degree in higher education, international education, intercultural communication, or related fields.
• Experience as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO).
• Experience in filing Labor Condition Applications, Labor Certification Applications and I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker.
• Experience in program budgeting, development, coordination, and evaluation.
• Experience in cross-cultural communication.
• Proficiency in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; ability to draw conclusions from data sets. Proficiency in SEVIS, Sunapsis, and Department of Labor database systems.

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse, frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement

The International Students and Scholars Center is one of several departments comprising the Division of Enrollment Services which utilizes a variety of strategies to enroll and support a diverse student population representative of Arizona State University's vision.

The International Students and Scholars Center is comprised of a staff of trained experts, versed in the details and requirements of academic and employment-based programs, who provide visa and immigration advice and support to visiting students and scholars. These services include oversight of visa programs, planning and coordinating orientations for the international students, and assisting with visa and immigration for new students, staff, and scholars.

Arizona State University currently enrolls over 8,000 international students from 130 countries and each year hosts nearly 700 international faculty and scholars. The office working collaboratively with academic and administrative units implements a shared institutional vision of expanded international study, global awareness and comprehensive internationalization to enhance the overall experience of international students and scholars at ASU.

ASU offers an array of employee benefits, including reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents; competitive rates for health and life benefits; a wellness program; disability and leaves program (vacation, sick, and family); paid holidays; and retirement programs. Visit https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits for further details, as well as https://cfo.asu.edu/hr/application to view ASU President Crow's video on what ASU has to offer employees.

Mission

A globally minded team providing comprehensive support, advisement and advocacy for ASU international students, scholars and faculty, while maintaining the highest standard of integrity and immigration compliance to ensure that ASU continues to be a top choice for the international academic community.

Vision

To fashion an international campus environment that welcomes and supports citizens from around the world, who are then inspired to create, collaborate, and catalyze the community around common values that synthesize new opportunities to transform global citizenship.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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