Assistant Director of International Student Services

MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Assistant Director of International Student Services Department: Center of Global Engagement Title of Immediate Supervisor : Interim Director of Global Engagement Expected Daily Work Hours: 40 Expected Weekly Work Schedule: 8:00a – 5:00p; Monday – Friday (occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required to support student programs and events.) Pay Range : $42,366 - $50,840, with starting salary determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies. About Maryville College: Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers. Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward our Presbyterian founder’s charge to do good on the largest possible scale. Mission As an employer, Maryville College offers more than a mission - it offers support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous paid time off program, a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%, and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values both professional excellence and personal well-being. “Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.” Values: Scholarship: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity. Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated. Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships. SUMMARY The Assistant Director of International Student Services will lead the Center for Global Engagement in its initiatives to maintain compliance with visa regulations, provide high-quality advising, programming and service to students, and support long-term strategies for retention of international students. The Assistant Director of International Student Services provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of international student support at Maryville College. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant programs and serves as the institution’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Responsible Officer (RO) for the Exchange Visitor Program. Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position: Education required to ensure success in this position: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. Experience required to ensure success in this position: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior significant intercultural experience or experience traveling, studying or working abroad. 8 C.F.R. 214.3(1)(i): must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident per USCIS requirements. Knowledge of the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) guidelines relative to student Visa requirements and experience with the SEVIS program preferred. Experience in or familiarity with higher education in the private, liberal arts college setting is preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Competency in a second language is preferred. Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers required. Previous experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) products. Capacity and willingness to learn enrollment software utilized by the College (currently Slate) Ability and willingness to learn office specific software applications Strong competency with social media, graphic design and email marketing tools. (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Canva, Mailchimp,& Publisher) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership and Collaboration: Assesses the needs of the international student community on campus and works, and develops appropriate services, programs, and interventions, as necessary. Supervises student workers and student organizations connected to the Center for Global Engagement. Data, Technology, and Compliance: Immigration : Serves as the PDSO (primary designated school official) and RO for visitor exchange program. Oversee SEVIS reporting, DHS recertification, and Department of State re-designation processes to maintain institutional certification and program authorization. Ensures that all international students are in a valid immigration status and are pursuing their academic and professional objectives in compliance with federal immigration regulations. Maintains current and up-to date knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and policies. Issues I-20’s for International Student Admissions. Stakeholder and Institutional Support: Advising: Builds strong, supportive relationships between the Center for Global Engagement and international students. Advise international students and exchange visitors on immigration regulations, visa compliance, employment options, and cultural adjustment. Assists international students with their adjustment and integration into the Maryville College community. Advises on immigration, social, personal, financial, cultural, employment, health and educational concerns. Responsible for on/off campus work authorization, including social security authorization and work-related forms. Responsible for communicating, alongside the onboarding student, with on-campus work supervisors to support students in the on-campus work authorization process. Responsible for maintaining and improving advising systems to include automated processing/other processes to facilitate efficient student advising and ensure we are in keepi