Southwestern University Looking for Assistant Director of Study Abroad and International Student Services Full Time

Southwestern
University, located in Georgetown has an immediate opening for a Assistant Director of Study Abroad and International Student
Services position. The Assistant Director will provide guidance and assistance to Southwestern students who wish to study abroad as well as
providing information to faculty, staff, alumni and parents about study abroad; and supports faculty-led programming. This position provides
international students visa support and programming. This is a full-time, fully benefited, exempt position who reports to
the Director of Study Abroad and International Student Services.

Primary Duties:

• Study Abroad
  Support.
• Advises students regarding study abroad options with the goal of identifying the best program(s) to fit the
  student’s academic, financial, and personal needs.
• Oversees outreach and marketing of study abroad programs, including
  coordinating the study abroad fair.
• Maintains the Office of Study Abroad and International Student Services website, Facebook page,
  Instagram and Twitter accounts.
• Processes student study abroad applications, including pre-departure forms and scholarship
  applications.
• International Student Services.
• Maintains files on all F-1 and ISEP students (paper and electronic).
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), issues Form I-20’s, maintains records in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor
  Information System) for F-1 students.
• Advises F-1 international students on visa requirements and regulations.
• Coordinates
  International Student Orientation, social events, and program in collaboration with the Director.
• Holds information sessions on
  specific visa regulations (e.g. OPT & CPT) in collaboration with the Director.
• Student Employee Supervision.
• Oversees
  the hiring, training, timesheets and evaluation of student workers including study abroad peer mentors.
• Additional
  Responsibilities.
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the education abroad field.
• Remains current on international
  student visa regulations.
• Serves on University committees as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of experience advising and/or coordinated
  study abroad programs in a higher education setting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as required by the Department of
  Homeland Security for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) access.
• Ability to interact effectively with a broad
  range of constituents (students, parents, faculty, alumni, on campus staff and overseas staff and institutions).
• Excellent
  interpersonal, project management, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Google (Gmail, Slides, Sheets, etc.)
  and databases.
• Highly-organized, detail-oriented, and able to execute multiple tasks quickly and accurately.
• Proven
  ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Understanding and commitment to a liberal arts education, including the ability to
  relate to a liberal arts faculty.

Preferred Position Requirements:

• Experience in a liberal art
  setting, similar to Southwestern University.
• Three plus years’ experience with study abroad programs in a higher ed
  setting.
• Experience supporting international students.
• Experience with SEVIS.

Southwestern
University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, paid holidays,
vacation, sick leave, under graduate tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking and
discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences,
and fine arts education. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially
encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit
our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

To
apply: The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/135212. Interested persons must submit a letter of
interest, resume, the name and contact information of three professional references. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Only
completed applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. The Committee will review all completed applications until the position is
filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process.
Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer. EOE/M/F

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