Director for JSU Global​/International Programs

The Director of JSU Global International Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for Jackson State University's international education portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the Director leads F-1 and J-1 student and scholar support and compliance, Study Abroad, English as a Second Language (ESL), the International Visitors Center of Jackson, international exchanges, and related global programming.

The Director translates University priorities into effective programs and services while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. student support, and cross-campus coordination.

The Director serves as the University's Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and as assigned, Responsible Officer (RO). The Vice President retains executive leadership for institutional global strategy and major research, governmental, industry, economic development, and strategic partnerships.

• Oversee the international student and scholar lifecycle from pre-arrival through program completion, including immigration document processing, orientation, advising, cultural transition, retention, employment authorization guidance, and post-completion processes.
• Serve as PDSO and as assigned, RO; oversee SEVIS administration, Form 1-20 and DS-2019 issuance, F-1/J-1 regulatory compliance, SEVP certification/recertification, federal reporting, recordkeeping, and internal compliance reviews.
• Supervise and train Designation School Officials (DSO); maintain written procedures, service standards, and continuity/emergency protocols for international students and scholars.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Management, Graduate Studies, JSUOnline, academic units, Student Affairs, and other offices to strengthen onboarding, persistence, student success, and graduation.

• Lead development and administration of faculty-led study abroad, semester and summer exchanges. international internships, research experiences, service-learning, and short-term global' programs.
• Increase student participation by identifying scholarships. sponsored opportunities, partner programs, and strategies that reduce financial barriers.
• Coordinate program review, student preparation, safety, insurance, emergency response, travel risk, and program assessment with appropriate University offices.
• Promote Fullbright and other mobility opportunities for students, faculty, and staff and support faculty in developing high-quality international experiences.

• Provide administrative and strategic oversight of ESL and English-language programming serving international students and other eligible participants.
• Ensure curriculum, instructional delivery, student services, staffing. assessment, regulatory requirements, and applicable accreditation expectations support program quality.
• Assess enrollment demand, financial sustainability, outcomes, and alignment with university priorities; develop opportunities to strengthen or expand language programming.

• Lead JSU's IVCJ activities and strengthen participation in citizen diplomacy, including the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and other sponsored exchanges.
• Coordinate international delegations and distinguished visitors. including itineraries, campus/community engagement, educational and cultural programming, and post-visit follow-up.
• Maintain working relationships with Global Ties partners, governmental and diplomatic organizations, community partners, and other entities supporting international exchange.
• Identify opportunities to translate international visits into sustained educational, cultural, workforce, academic, or other institutional collaborations; coordinate executive-level engagements with the Vice President.

• Administer and expand Fulbright programs. including the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program, and coordinate onboarding, immigration documentation, housing, registration, stipends, orientation, cultural integration, and ongoing support.
• Under the strategic direction of the Vice President, identify and manage international academic and programmatic partnerships; maintain an inventory of MOUs and assess agreements for activity and outcomes.
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