Location: Framingham, MA Category: Staff Posted On: Wed Nov 13 2024 Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Director of International Student Services and Study Abroad helps fulfill the division of Student Success's mission of supporting students through their journey from matriculation through graduation by helping international students attend our institution and helping our domestic students experience international opportunities. This person is also charged with rebuilding, post-COVID, study abroad exposure, interest, and numbers. The person in this position functions as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). In addition to the data reporting required for SEVP, the person in this role will also be responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting not only about international student populations but study abroad participation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Vice President of Student Success

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Office staff

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

International Students and Scholars

• Develop, manage, and deliver comprehensive support services for international students: including but not limited to visas, immigration paperwork, campus housing, course registration, orientation, tax filings, and work authorization
• As PDSO/RO, manage and monitor all F-1 and J-1 immigration policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the U.S. State Department
• As PDSO/RO, train and monitor DSOs/AROs for issuance of immigration documents and immigration policies and procedures
• Support Academic Affairs and/or academic departments when they bring foreign scholars to teach or do research on campus through the policy adherence process and the incoming scholar during the immigration process
• Serve as the primary resource for advising all international English Language Program applicants needing an F-1 visa or change of status

Study Abroad

• Develop and implement, in partnership with the VP of Student Success, a comprehensive plan for rebuilding Study Abroad while maintaining the department's high level of diversity in the populations of students who study abroad
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate affordable program and direct-enroll options attractive to students in a wide variety of majors
• Advise and counsel students regarding program and course selections, approvals for transfer credit, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and pre-departure preparations, including visas
• Regularly evaluate all program affiliations, exchanges, and agreements according to best practices (per NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad) and the needs of FSU students
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions and outside the university to build funding support for study abroad

Faculty/Staff-Led Study Abroad Programs

• Responsible for oversight of all short-term academic programs abroad
• Develop comprehensive guidelines for faculty/staff-led study abroad tours and support faculty and staff who are developing the programs, especially but not limited to issues of safety, security, financial constraints, evaluation of programming, and recruiting student participants
• Serve as emergency contact for faculty and staff who are abroad with students
• Responsible for supervising, developing, and training office staff, including Study Abroad Program Assistant, Study Office workers, and Global Ambassadors (students)

Office Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the office's annual budget
• Serve on campus committees, especially those that focus on global education opportunities, international students, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, inclusion, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position requires some evening and weekend work, especially during new student onboarding events, study abroad information sessions for students and families, training, and professional development travel. The person in this position is responsible for keeping their own travel documents current and should have the capacity to travel both domestically and internationally. The work associated with the Director's duties and responsibilities is performed at Framingham State's main campus and may be done periodically from remote locations consistent with the conditional provisions specified within the University's Telework Guidelines and in accordance with an approved Telework Agreement.

The person in the position must be a US citizen or permanent resident in order to serve as PDSO in the student exchange information system.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and minimum of 5 yrs experience in international student and scholar services
• Experience in study abroad program development and management
• Experience in international student advising and support
• Experience with USCIS, immigration laws, F-l/J-l visas, and SEVIS for international students, scholars, and faculty
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• The ability to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Verbal fluency with Spanish and/or Portuguese

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a union title of Director. The starting salary range is $85,000-95,000.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

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