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Job Location (Full Address):
44 Celebration Dr, Suite 3200, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
200211 International Services OfficeWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URG 115Compensation Range:
$96,860.00 - $145,290.00The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSE
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost (AVP), the Deputy Director provides leadership, oversight and management of the advising teams and functions to deliver integrated and wraparound immigration advising services to the diverse population of international students, scholars, faculty, staff, and dependents across the university. They will coordinate with the AVP in strategic planning, budget development, and management of the office and develop and execute strategic and operational plans and policies that align with the broad goals of the office, the Global Strategic plan and the University. They will also serve as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and the Responsible Officer (RO) for the F and J programs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervision and Management
- Responsible for the mentorship, supervision and on-going evaluation, of three direct reports.
- Recruits, trains, and encourages professional development of staff
- Coordinate with the AVP in budget development and strategic planning and provides leadership to the office in the absence of the AVP and liaises with Vice Provost for Global Engagement as necessary.
- Manages policy and practice development and liaise with academic and administrative units across the university.
Program Administration
- Provides management, expert policy interpretation, and program development to deliver the full scope of services needed to support international populations across all academic, medical, and administrative units.
- Oversee all communications, engagement opportunities, staff professional development to implement high-impact immigration advising and related support services.
- Represents ISO in activities related to university-wide initiatives
- Manages special projects as assigned
Immigration Compliance
- Serves as the designated program official for the J visa program (Responsible Officer), and oversees the F visa program designation (Primary Designated School Official) and liaises with relevant US government agencies.
- Interprets and implements policies and protocols for federal compliance and all mandated reporting requirements.
- Oversees all nonimmigrant and immigrant advising, serves as the subject matter expert, develops and codifies written and recorded reference materials and notification processes to assist international populations in meeting their compliance obligations.
Operational Strategy and Tactical Communications
- Monitors and evaluates regulatory and legislative developments relating to nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories and advises AVP and all stakeholder units in a timely fashion of changes and impacts to the international community and the institution.
- Works with administrators and faculty to strategize and address the immigration landscape, including utilizing viable technology solutions, educational tools, and best practices within international education
Service and Support
- Responsible for periodic assessment of advising services, client experience and utilizes data and research to develop and implement best practices.
- Manage the design and delivery of multiform training programs for stakeholders and constituents.
- Plan management and unit-wide retreats.
- Supervises the work of two counseling practicum students in coordination with the Warner School of Education
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree required
- Seven to ten years of experience in international education or relevant field required
- Must demonstrate extensive regulatory experience in both the student and employment-based regulations required
- Supervisory, team leadership, and project management experience required
- Experience with SEVIS, data integration, transmission, and technology required
- Experience with budgeting and management required
- Experience with MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook required
- Leadership experience in international education association(s) and conference presentations preferred
- or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Written, oral, and analytical proficiency. Strong organizational and administrative skills required
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse staff required
- Ability to work independently on multiple complex tasks required
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals required
- Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to meet the regulatory requirements to be a PDSO and RO required
EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.