"Assistant Director, International Student Engagement"

Assistant Director, International Student Engagement

Job #: 042423

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $63,000 - $65,000

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Assistant Director for International Student Engagement manages and develops programs to support the transition, success, and overall experience of international students. Key responsibilities include planning international student orientation and welcome programs and building connections across campus to improve support services. The role also involves supervising coordinator and student staff, overseeing program operations, and creating opportunities to foster a sense of community and belonging among international students.

The Assistant Director will collaborate with immigration advisors to respond to Orange Success alert flags for international students to ensure a well-coordinated response to improve student retention and engage other campus resources as needed. This position works with their team to execute activities and events for international students including airport transportation during student arrivals fall & spring semesters. The incumbent will also prepare and conduct activity reports and keep senior leadership informed of emerging trends.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education or experience in a related field such as International Relations, Cross-Cultural Counseling, Higher Education, Humanities, Social Work, Information Technology required.
• Masters degree preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• 2+ years experience working in an office which has an international educational exchange focus.
• Experience working with U.S. immigration regulations essential.
• Second language fluency, living abroad experience, excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language preferred.
• Computer applications such as Word, Excel and HTML required.
• Cross-cultural counseling educational background beneficial.
• Knowledge of F and j immigration regulations preferred.
• Experience in managing international student orientation programs required.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement social, cultural, and educational programs to support student transition, persistence and success. This includes orientation for international UG students Fall & Spring Semester.
• Operational management: Oversee unit operations, including marketing, event logistics, and budget management.
• Campus collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with departments across campus to ensure a comprehensive support network for international students.
• Supervision of virtual welcome academy.
• Oversee the coordination of airport transportation services to international students and families.
• Supervision of the Coordinator of Events & Activities and student staff, in the planning and execution of all events and activities sponsored by the Center for International Services.
• In collaboration with SE Communications develop and manage communication strategies for programs and events.
• Serve as procedural advisor to international students involved the conduct process.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111736