Executive DIrector, International Services
Company: NAFSA
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
This position will plan and coordinate international services at
Thomas Jefferson University. Reporting to the Senior Associate
Provost for Academic Enterprise Initiatives, the Executive Director
for International Services will successfully lead employee visa
programs and export compliance and will, as needed, provide support
to student and exchange visitor services.
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent
with the values of Jefferson
- Ensures compliance with all federal regulations for visa
programs and export controls
- Manages H-1B and other employment-based visa programs
- Collaborates with HR to support and improve employee visa
management and compliance
- Manages relationship with University-approved external
immigration counsel
- Provides education, training, and assurance of standard
enterprise practices around visa management to HR, hiring
departments, and sponsored individuals
- Facilitates export compliance activities
- Collaborates with Research Administration, General Counsel,
IS&T, Biosafety, Procurement, Supply Chain and others on
implementation of model export compliance program across
TJU
- Manages relationship with export control consultant
- Facilitates University Travel Policy updates and initiatives to
mitigate risk around University travel
- Collaborates with Student Affairs and Global Centers to support
and improve student and exchange visitor
services/initiatives
- Supports academic leadership on global engagement
initiatives
- Partners with Marketing to ensure web presence for
International Services
- Maintains management/performance data on international services
Implements best practices in international services
- Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple
priorities and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of U.S. government regulations governing employee,
student, and visitor visa programs
- Knowledge of University export compliance regulations and
protocols
- Keeps up-to-date on changes in federal regulations and best
practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including
ability to effectively interpret and explain complex
information
- High level of attention to detail Strong customer service
mindset and skills
- High level of discretion in handling confidential
information
- Familiarity with information management platforms such as Terra
Dotta and Cayuse preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required. Masters in Public Administration,
MBA, Masters in International Relations, Masters in Higher
Education, Juris Doctor, or equivalent preferred
- 10+ years of related experience, preferably in an academic
setting.
- Export compliance certification preferred.
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Keywords: NAFSA, Lower Merion , Executive DIrector, International Services, Executive , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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