Director of International Education jobs in Saginaw, MI

This position provides leadership in the direction and administration of international student and scholar services (ISSS), including supervising the ISSS staff, overseeing compliance with F-1 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regulations enacted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the J1 Exchange Visitor Program, overseeing ISSS advising and programming, and collaborating with campus partners to promote international student success.

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO), working with immigration regulations (preferable F and J regulations), SEVIS, and international student advising in an academic setting.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

Master’s degree.
Supervisory experience.
Experience living or studying outside the United States.
Involvement in international education professional associations.

Coordinates overall direction and administration of international student and scholar services (ISSS) at CMU in consultation with the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) Executive Director.
Advocates on behalf of ISSS and international students among campus partners.
Recommends and maintains policies and procedures related to ISSS in coordination with campus partners (recruitment/admissions, student billing, student affairs, student employment, academic advisors, faculty and department heads, etc.).
Assumes primary responsibility for managing the F-1 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) as the Principal Designated School Official.
Responsible for understanding, interpreting, implementing and executing procedures to ensure university compliance with SEVIS regulations enacted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Updates CMU’s I-17 and applies for DHS Recertification.
Responds to government agency requests as necessary.
Provides oversight of the J1 Exchange Visitor Program.
Manages ISSS staff, supports their ongoing development, and actively addresses personnel concerns. Hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
Leads advising to international students on obtaining and maintaining student immigration status, prepares documents for DHS applications, employment authorization, and travel.
Oversees new international student arrivals and orientation experiences.
Oversees ongoing programming to support international student success and well-being.
Serves as advisor to international students for cultural/social differences, campus policies and procedures, personal and financial matters, and other areas of concerns to the international student population at CMU.
Drafts and executes strategic plans for ISSS operations in consultation with the OGE Executive Director.
Manages ISSS budget in alignment with unit strategic goals and in coordination with OGE Executive Director.
Serves as primary point of contact for international student emergencies and respond to escalated situations as necessary.
Acts as the liaison with CMU’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE), CMU Police, Student Conduct, and other campus partners as necessary to respond to reported incidents involving the ISSS population.
Serves as the point of contact for sponsored employment authorization cases in coordination with Human Resources, Faculty Personnel Services, hiring departments, and CMU’s outside counsel.
Ensures the integrity of ISSS data and responds to data requests as needed.
Develops and executes an assessment plan that regularly evaluates effectiveness of ISSS advising and programming.
Acts as the liaison with CMU’s Risk Management Office regarding the international student health insurance policy.
Advises international student organizations and provides necessary assistance with organization activities, fundraising, and campus events as needed.
Stays informed of industry best practices, trends, and discussions.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with external experts such as NAFSA, MAIE, SEVP field rep, etc.
Regularly communicates with the OGE Executive Director and other campus stakeholders to provide relevant and timely updates on ISSS operations.
Contributes to OGE-wide initiatives to support campus internationalization.
Contributes to OGE leadership discussions and decisions.
Communicates regularly with other OGE staff to implement office-related processes and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Monday, October 28, 2024.

Professional & Administrative -Salary

$70,000 - $82,000

Student Recruitment & Retention

International Affairs & Graduate Recruitment

Regular

Full-Time

1.0

12 month

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.