Assistant Director

Uniglobalcareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Office for International Services (OIS) in delivering guidance and services for international students and scholars. The role includes advising on immigration matters, managing compliance activities, and supporting employment authorization processes.

Reporting to the Director of OIS, this position serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO) and contributes to immigration-related services

Qualifications

• Experience advising international students and scholars.
• Knowledge of employment authorization processes including OPT/STEM OPT.
• Ability to manage SEVIS actions.
• Experience serving as DSO/ARO.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and services to international students and scholars.
• Serve as a Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO).
• Advise on employment authorization, travel, re-entry, and immigration compliance.
• Present orientations and workshops.
• Manage SEVIS actions.
• Process OPT and STEM OPT documentation.
• Support J-1 scholars and H-1B petitions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. immigration regulations.

Skills

SEVIS management

DSO/ARO designation

Immigration compliance

Employment authorization

OPT/STEM OPT

Public speaking

Student advising

J-1/H-1B petitions

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Fordham University is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Office for International Services (OIS) in delivering guidance and services for international students and scholars. Reporting to the Director of OIS, this role includes advising on immigration matters, managing compliance activities, and supporting employment authorization processes. The position also serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO) and contributes to immigration-related services across the university.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance and services to international students and scholars
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO)
• Advise international students and scholars regarding employment authorization, travel, re-entry, and immigration compliance
• Present orientations and workshops
• Manage SEVIS actions
• Process OPT and STEM OPT documentation
• Support J-1 scholars and H-1B petitions
• Ensure compliance with U.S. immigration regulations

Requirements

• Experience supporting international students and scholars
• Ability to advise on immigration compliance matters
• Knowledge of employment authorization processes including opt and STEM OPT documentation
• Ability to manage SEVIS actions
• Ability to support J-1 scholars and H-1B petitions
• Ability to present orientations and workshops
• Ability to issue immigration documents
• Ability to serve as an ARO and DSO WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International services professionals play an essential role in helping international students and scholars navigate complex immigration regulations and university processes. This assistant director position contributes to institutional compliance while supporting educational access, mobility, and student success within an international academic environment.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience working with international students, scholars, or immigration services
• Include examples of SEVIS management, compliance work, or advising

Key responsibilities

• Emphasize knowledge of opt, STEM OPT, J-1, and H-1B processes when relevant
• Demonstrate strong communication skills through examples of presentations, workshops, or student advising
• Tailor your resume to reflect experience with higher education international services operations
• Review the institution's Office for International Services before applying to understand its mission and support structure