Director, International Student Services

Job Title

Director, International Student Services

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Community & Belonging

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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Purpose

The Director for International Student Programs and Support will lead university-wide programs to support and maintain compliance with federal regulations regarding nonimmigrant students and scholars. This position will provide oversight to staff, programs, services, and support initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

Administration- 50% 

• Directly supervises and maintains responsibility of department.

• Leads the development of short-term and long-term departmental goals and objectives.

• Provides effective budget management and oversees fiscal operations by establishing cost controls.

• Manages strategic planning, development, implementation, and assessment of integrated programs.

• Provides information and reports to management.

• Recommends new departmental and University-wide policies or revisions to existing policies

• Oversees compliance with federal regulations and reporting related to nonimmigrant students, including, but not limited to Form I-17 updates, SEVP recertification, SEVIS Alerts, Annual Verification, and DSO updates.

• Oversees records management to maintain TAMU System and federal compliance.

Operations- 30%

• Provides leadership and direction for departmental and university-wide functions to include planning, directing, and evaluating programs and operations such as workshops, presentations, orientation collaborations, mentoring programs, and student support initiatives.

• Serves as a liaison and coordinates working relationships with academic and non-academic units of the University.

• Serves as an advisor/consultant to the University community regarding matters relating to nonimmigrant students and scholars, as well as department operations.

• Leads the development and oversight of communications, promotions, website, and public relations for departments.

• Develops, directs, and evaluates process compliance and internal controls.

Supervision and Support- 20%

• Recruits, hires, supervises, and directs staff including ongoing skills assessment and training.

• Develops reports, analyses, and surveys for supervisor.

• Completes special projects as requested by supervisor

• Serves on various University, division, and departmental committees and represents department in various situations.

• Participates in training and professional development sessions.

• Stays abreast of developments in the field.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Ten (10) years of related experience supporting nonimmigrant students at an SEVP-approved school.

• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

  • Masters degree and eight (8) years of related experience supporting nonimmigrant students at an SEVP-approved school.

  • Doctoral degree and six (6) years of related experience supporting nonimmigrant students at an SEVP-approved school.

• Must qualify to become a Designated School Official (Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement 

• Ability to either work in a team environment or independently with minimal guidance

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Student Affairs or related field.

• Five (5) years of experience supporting nonimmigrant students as a PDSO/DSO or RO/ARO

• Experience with higher education software such as Banner, TerraDotta, and Maxient.

Salary $76,000 - $89,199.12 Annually Approximately (Salary dependent upon education and experience.)

• Monthly $6,333.33-$7,433.26

Benefits (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Dual Career Partner Program

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.