Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars

Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy
, and the employee assistance program
, many of which are offered free of charge.

Working Title Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars

The Assistant Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars serves as the international student adviser to all UNCW F-1 degree-seeking international students. This position involves working with international students to initiate visa sponsorship, manage I-20 applications, and advise on visa procedures. Responsibilities include managing Terra Dotta and related software (Banner, Slate, Excel) for F-1 students, advising on immigration and personal matters, completing SEVIS updates, and running workshops on topics like OPT / CPT and maintaining legal status.

The role also includes liaising with faculty and staff, serving as a Designated School Official ( DSO ) and Alternate Responsible Officer ( ARO ) in SEVIS , and assisting with international student orientations and events.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, as required by federal regulations
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends; domestic and international travel required from time to time
• At least two years of experience in student advising, immigration advising, program coordination, and/or international admissions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated international knowledge and sensitivity
• Able to plan and manage time effectively

• Student advising experience
• Knowledge of SEVIS and F or J regulations.
• Proficiency in a language in addition to English.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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