Assistant Director Academic Support Services - ISSS

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Supports international student engagement at the university by developing and implementing international student activities, programming, and events. Advises students on matters pertaining to intercultural adjustment and social, cultural, financial and personal. Manages departmental social media and serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.

• Responsible for international student programs and activities for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, including International Education Week, workshops, welcome events, coffee hours, graduation ceremonies, and more,
• Assists with planning and implementation of the International Student Orientation each term, including presenting orientation sessions and activities.
• Coordinates the peer mentor program including recruitment, training, and supervision of students participating in the program.
• Coordinates student recruitment and FIU participation in Florida International Leadership Conference.
• Serves as liaison for student engagement with Campus Life and student groups, including International Student Union, SGA.
• Supervises Graduate Assistants and oversees G.A. hiring processes.
• Manages International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) social media.
• Monitors ISSS website and coordinates information updates as needed
• Delivers presentations to faculty, staff, and student groups. Serves on committees as needed.
• Serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the Department of State and as backup to the Associate Director on immigration compliance for J-1 students and scholars.
• Keeps abreast of changing regulations, laws, and world conditions which affect international students and scholars.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with University, State and Federal regulations.

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Must be a lawful permanent resident or citizen of the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security for designation as an Alternate Responsible Officer.

• Experience with programming and student engagement activities.
• Experience working with international students or cross-cultural experience preferred.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

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Current Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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