Office of International Services

Vacancies & Job Announcements


Position: Director, Office of International Services

Beginning Date: August 1

Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000

Essential Job Duties:
To provide oversight and leadership to the Office of International Services. To manage the the non-immigrant student and Exchange Visitor visa advising, processing, and reporting requirements for NC State University. To promote international education goals and objectives on campus, provide cross-cultural programs, and to facilitate the success of the international community at NC State. The OIS Director reports to the Vice Provost for International Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the OIS team in providing the services and programs that assist both the University and the international community in achieving success in meeting communicated goals
  2. Manage the OIS staff and the student/scholar programs of the office in support of the University’s strategic plan, division initiatives, and international education objective in general
  3. Develop, oversee, and meet the budget, personnel, procedural, and programmatic requirements of the office
  4. Develop and maintain federal compliance programs related to international students and scholars (e.g., reporting requirements with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security); fulfill or delegate PDSO and RO functions and responsibilities
  5. Prepare for and respond to requests and requirements for reports, resolution of issues, and responses to incidents that involve unit activities or the international student and scholar community
  6. Provide effective and innovative educational, cultural, and orientation programs for the international student and scholar community at NC State
  7. Participate in active capacity as both Director and Advisor working directly with OIS team and partners to assure compliance with requirements as well as the agreed upon standards of service and progressive educational values are fulfilled
Other Responsibilities:
  1. Oversee and coordinate unit outreach and communications (website, emails, publications, etc.,)
  2. Network with other campus units and community partners in support of unit goals, requirements, and activities
  3. Provide for the advising needs of international students and scholars at NC State (by delegation and/or personal attention – particularly in times of crisis or in complicated circumstances)
  4. Arrange for professional development opportunities for OIS staff and represent NC State University among local and professional (e.g., NAFSA and NCAIE) organizations
Requirements

*By federal law, one must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident of the US to become a Designated School Official or Alternate Responsible Officer with access to the SEVIS system.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree in relevant field and experience leading and managing an international office at a university and/or similar educational organization, preferably with a large international population. Thorough familiarity with F and J immigration regulations.

Departmental Required Skills:
  1. Leadership experience and success at leading teams
  2. Articulate and effective communicator (oral and written)
  3. Well organized and detail oriented. Ability to prioritize, achieve consensus, and make good decisions
  4. Computer skills, database management experience (PeopleSoft or similar, FSAAtlas or similar, Microsoft Office)
Preferred Experience:
  1. Minimum 5-year working experience as an international student and/or scholar advisor in a large U.S. University
  2. Familiarity with the university environment, ability to work effectively with faculty and administrators
  3. Significant overseas or cross-cultural experience
  4. Proficiency in a foreign language is preferred
EOE:
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Application process:

If interested, please complete and submit an application online through the University’s On-Line Employment System. All applicants must create an application/profile at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/ and apply online (Position # 00102613). To be considered, applicants must post a cover letter (highlighting their experience in the field), resume, and contact information for references online through the application system. Please do not fax, phone, or email applications directly to OIS. The status of this recruitment will be posted on the HR website as well as the OIS website. Informational appointments may occur at the NAFSA Annual Conference in Houston.

If you are applying and would like to schedule a time during the NAFSA National Conference to discuss this position, please send an email to ois@ncsu.edu with subject line: “2012 NAFSA Recruitment”