Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Global Engagement and Senior International Officer, the Assistant Director for International Students and Scholar Services will serve as the PDSO and RO. This role will be responsible for providing comprehensive immigration advice to international students, scholars, and their dependents, ensuring their successful navigation of complex immigration regulations, and fostering a positive academic and educational experience. The role also involves management of all SEVIS reporting, staying current with immigration policies, and ensuring student, scholar, and institutional compliance.

The Assistant Director, in collaboration with the academic departments, campus services units, and student organizations, will develop and implement educational workshops to ensure student success and institutional compliance. They will also be responsible overseeing and training all DSO's and AROs. This role will also support the Director of the Center for Global Engagement with the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities*

Serve as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO).
Administer all DHS reporting responsibilities, including but not limited to re-certification-designation Form I-17 and annual reporting.
Implement and evaluate policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and efficacy.
Issue DS 2019 and I-20, including initials and transfers.
Advise and educate international students and scholars on F and J visas during their entire tenure at UM-Flint on matters related to maintaining continued immigration status, campus employment, curricular practical training (CPT), optional practical training (OPT), status change, reinstatement, visa renewal, change of status, economic hardship employment, reduced course load, terminations, reinstatements, academic training, travel authorization, and other regulations and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining student records, meeting SEVIS regulatory requirements, and ensuring F and J program compliance.
Advise the colleges and departments on all matters pertinent to immigration regulation compliance and communicate any pertinent federal regulations to staff, faculty, and administrators.
Manage updates and maintenance of communications and alerts in SEVIS and Sunapsis.
Organize workshops for students, staff, and faculty on matters pertinent to international students and scholars.
Ensure initial and continued health insurance coverage for international students and scholars.
Prepare and manage the International Student and Scholar Services Program unit budget in accordance with departmental and institutional policies, assess resource needs, and submit funding proposals to support those needs.
Provide training to all Designated School Officials (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Assist the Director of the Center for Global Engagement with the day-to-day operations of CGE.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree
To comply with Homeland Security regulations, one must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.
One or more years of experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) at an accredited institution of higher education.
Experience leading others
Experience and knowledge in the support of developing policies and procedures for non-immigrant students.
Ability to work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Why Work at UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Work Schedule

Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.