Assistant Director

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Director to coordinate SUNAPSIS, prepare immigration documents for F-1 and J-1, and advise on federal regulations. The role includes DS0/RO responsibilities, data management, and cross‑department collaboration to support international students and scholars.

A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in related data systems or student services are required; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years in a data systems or international student and scholar services role.
• Ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of federal regulations affecting international students and scholars.
• PDSO/DSO and RO/ARO status requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate SUNAPSIS, build e-forms, and maintain data between SUNAPSIS and SEVIS.
• Prepare immigration documents for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.
• Advise international students, scholars and employees on federal immigration regulations.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Data Management and Compliance to manage data and submit annual reports.
• Serve as Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer for UNL.
• Develop website material and trainings to provide information to international students and scholars.
• Collaborate with offices to meet the needs of international students and scholars.

Job description

Assistant Director

Employer: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: $52,000 minimum
Closing date: Oct 3, 2026

Specialty: Administration Knowledge Communities International Education Leadership, International Student and Scholar Services
Position Type: Assistant Director
Hours: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Organization Type: College / University

Coordinate and integrate SUNAPSIS including building e-forms, integrating with other university systems and maintaining data between SUNAPSIS and the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS), a federal government system for the tracking of international students and scholars. Prepare immigration documents for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Data Management and Compliance to manage data, provide informational reports (enrollment, census) and submit annual data reports. Advise international students, scholars and employees on federal immigration regulations and their responsibilities for maintaining status. Will work with federal government systems (USCIS, USDHS, USDOL). Will develop procedures to streamline services.

Serve as Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer for UNL, having signing authority to issue I-20's and DS-2019's. Perform other duties as necessary for the smooth operation of the International Student and Scholar Office. Develop website material and workshops/trainings/webinars to provide information to international students and scholars. Collaborate with a broad base of offices to ensure that the unique needs of international students and scholars are met.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information or Data Science, Student Affairs or related field and 2 years in a data systems or international student and scholar services role with direct experience working with data systems or students and scholars in the F, J, and H immigration statuses; Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied administrative, academic, cultural, religious, national, ethic and linguistic background.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to assume responsibility and to work with minimum guidance.
• Detailed knowledge of federal regulations affecting international students and scholars.
• Federal regulations require Primary/Designated School Officials (PDSO/DSO) and Alternate/Responsible Officers (RO/ARO) to be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer Information or Data Science, Student services or related field
• Familiarity with UNL-specific software programs, including PeopleSoft and SUNAPSIS

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska. A proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Nebraska is classified within the Carnegie "R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity" category. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.