Assistant Director of International Studies

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Angelo State University is seeking an Assistant Director of International Studies to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight within the Center for International Studies. The role focuses on supporting international students through advising, immigration compliance, admissions processes, and international recruitment initiatives. This position also contributes to retention efforts and cultural programming designed to strengthen the international student experience. The Assistant Director serves as a subject matter expert on federal immigration regulations and SEVIS compliance while supporting institutional goals connected to international education.

The position combines operational management, student support, and recruitment responsibilities within a collaborative university environment.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Center for International Studies
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal immigration regulations and SEVIS compliance
• Advise international students on immigration and academic matters
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• Oversee international student services and admissions processing
• Improve workflows related to international student operations and services
• Develop international recruitment strategies
• Manage orientation and cultural programming for international students

• Two years of professional experience in international education, international student services, admissions, recruitment, immigration compliance, or related fields WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the success and engagement of international students by helping them navigate immigration requirements, academic processes, and campus life. Effective international education professionals contribute to student retention, compliance standards, and the overall quality of the international experience at a university.
  
  The position also plays an important role in advancing international recruitment efforts and strengthening institutional support systems for students pursuing international studies opportunities.

• Highlight experience working with international students in higher education settings
• Include examples of immigration or SEVIS-related responsibilities if applicable
• Demonstrate experience with student recruitment, admissions, or retention initiatives
• Emphasize communication and cross-cultural engagement skills
• Provide examples of operational improvements or workflow management experience
• Tailor application materials to show knowledge of international education and student support services