Job Abstract

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This position is onsite.

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director of the Office of International Services & Engagement (OISE) is responsible department’s engagement and retention programming, management of day to day operations, supporting immigration compliance responsibilities, and overseeing the Study Abroad program.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide supervision and oversight for 1 International Student Advisor and 6 front office student administrative support staff.

Oversee the department’s day to day work flow to maximize OISE advisement, F/J benefit applications and regulatory compliance based on 8 CFR non-immigrant mandates.

Lead the development and implementation of the department’s qualitative and quantitative data collection systems and protocols to better inform engagement programming and quality of service as well as digitization and archiving of past and present student immigration documentation.

Provide recommendations on OISE annual budget development to the Director.

ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with several campus offices and programs (i.e. Academic Advising, S.O.S., Office of Leadership and Engagement, Housing, Student Accounts, Financial Aid) to develop and implement comprehensive retention, engagement and cultural transition programming that includes but is not limited to new student orientations, continuing education workshops for students, international cultural celebrations, as well as community/network activities.

Develop and implement training for faculty and staff related to cultural competency for serving international students.

Oversee social media platforms and University outreach via social networking platforms.

Connect international students to Academic Advising, Academic Support, Counseling/Health Services, Student Accounts, Career and Transfer Services.

Develop content for OISE newsletters and/or other student outreach opportunities.

IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide academic, financial and non-immigrant advisement to international students based upon comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all on-campus support services and federal regulations pertaining to the F-1, F-2, B-1, B-2, H-1, H-4, CAP GAP Extensions and relevant filing and procedural aspects for each status.

Collect and evaluate sensitive financial, legal, and academic documentation necessary for the issuance of Initial Attendance and Transfer I-20’s, processing of Change of Status, Reinstatement, OPT, CPT, Program Extensions, and SEVIS Registration protocols.

Initiate and follow up on complex SEVIS/DHS Data Fix issues, I-515 Point of Entry Visa misclassifications, and USCIS Processing Center informational requests.

Interact with, update and query SEVIS

Ensure that all visa and I-20 processes are in full compliance with federal regulations and SEVIS requirements.

STUDY ABROAD RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for overseeing La Verne’s Study Abroad program. This includes work with OISE Director, faculty, and supporting offices to assure that sufficient study abroad opportunities are available for La Verne students through external (i.e. CIEE, OSAP, LAMBDA) and other approved providers.

Recruit students for participation in program.
Coordinate and provide advisement for students and faculty on study abroad opportunities. This includes working with other departments to ensure program registrations.

Oversee payments to study abroad providers including verification of invoices and preparation of check requests.

Maintain statistics and data on the program for reporting purposes. Attend to issues raised by students, parents and administrators on site, while the students are abroad.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act, the Associate Director is designated to receive and report criminal incidents to the Department of Campus Safety so that they may be included and published in the University’s Annual Security Report. CSA’s function as a critical first step in a process to support victims and protect the larger diverse campus community