Director of International Student and Scholar Compliance, UNLV Global Education R0153521

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director of International Student and Scholar Compliance, UNLV Global Education [R0153521]

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of UNLV Global (Sr Executive Director), the Director of International Student and Scholar Compliance (Director) is responsible for the oversight of international student and scholar services and the leadership of the international student and scholar advising team. The Director works collaboratively with university offices including the colleges, academic advising units, admissions, registrar, human resources, and student affairs to optimize our international students and scholars' experiences and promote UNLV's international mission.

The Director is tasked with facilitating the arrival and regulatory compliance of scholars and students  Director also processes student and scholar immigration requests and coordinates permanent residency petitions with an outside attorney. The director is responsible for oversight of the student and scholar services of the department, including implementing policies and business practices for the efficient hiring and retention of international faculty/staff in terms of federal regulations and university policies, and proactively improving and/or updating scholar services as regulatory changes occur.

The Director is the authorized signatory for UNLV-sponsored immigration petitions, including those filed with outside immigration counsel. The Director oversees the client services function of the Office of International Student & Scholar Compliance including supervising front-line staff, student assistants, and assists in the international student services efforts in recruiting, retaining, and graduating international students. They provide support and regulatory compliance oversight to the staff who manage all immigration processing and SEVIS reporting, including the DSOs in Admissions.

The Director must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident in order to comply with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations. Finally, the Director leads special projects assigned by the Sr Executive Director and has authority over ISSC functions in the Sr Executive Director’s absence. The Director encompasses the Rebel Way in all their interactions with the UNLV community and beyond and in doing so demonstrates UNLV’s values and propels the UNLV Global vision.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. This position shall collaborate with the Senior Executive Director of UNLV Global to set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success. Like all Academic Affairs leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle.

By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career‑ready student success that leads to timely graduation. As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university’s core values in all interactions;

demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies,…