Foreign Students Director jobs in Oklahoma

Position Details

Req ID:

req17409

Position Title:

Director, International Students and Scholars

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

331099

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

International Students & Scholars

Location Address:

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Dr. Randy Kluver

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

70,000.00 - 96,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

M / F, 8:00am to 5:00pm, nights and weekends as needed.

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading the strategy and oversight required of a successful International Students and Scholars Office in line with a constantly shifting global immigration and political environment, development of international programs and services designed to support students, scholars, and OSU faculty/staff, and supervision of all ISS operations in alignment with and support of successful outcomes related to OSU’s global initiatives.

This position oversees staff responsible for providing international students and scholars with the highest level of assistance regarding visa and immigration matters, academic support and success, as well as social and cultural adjustment.

Ensuring compliance with federal regulations on immigration including developing and maintaining OSU campus policies and procedures designed to protect students, scholars, and OSU from issues related to non-compliance. Additionally, this position is highly collaborative in nature, working with stakeholders across OSU, the city, state, nation, and partner countries all while overseeing the management, staffing, and professional development of the ISS office.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a resume.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree and seven years of international students and scholars experience.

USCIS/Designated School Official (DSO)/State Department Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)

Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, oral, and written communication; leadership; creative problem-solving; and analytic skills.

 Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D./Ed.D. and ten years of international work experience, including study/work/living outside the United States.

Responsible Officer (RO) Primary Designated School Official (PDSO)

Familiarity with international educational systems.

Familiarity with international admissions and academic advising.

Understanding of higher education administration, budgets, financial procedures, and policy guidelines.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.