Assistant Director of International Student Life

Carleton-College; Northfield (MN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement plan (403b)

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (25 days)

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent tuition after six years

Descripción de la vacante

Carleton College in Northfield, MN seeks an Assistant Director of International Student Life to support international and global nomad students, guiding their transition and engagement on campus. The role offers a full-time schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, and a starting salary around $59,800–$61,800.

The position, within the Office of International Student Life, develops programs, oversees orientation and cultural events, and collaborates with campus partners to foster a diverse,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years working with international students or marginalized populations.
• US citizenship and/or permanent residency to work in SEVIS.
• Experience supervising student workers or staff.
• Proven event planning and end-to-end activities management.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to handle confidential data.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise student workers and international peers; support staff teams.
• Develop and manage cultural and social programs for international and domestic students.
• Lead International Student Orientation and International Fest efforts.
• Collaborate with student orgs, departments, and offices to foster global citizenship.
• Assess and adapt programs based on student needs; advise on housing, transportation, taxes, and more.
• Support SEVP compliance and data/document management; participate in committees.
• Maintain ISL website and social media; assist with grant reporting and reimbursements.

Conocimientos

Event planning

Project management

Communication skills

Customer service

Cross-cultural competence

Team supervision

Problem solving

Diversity advocacy

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Databases

Office software

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Assistant Director of International Student LifeDepartment: Intercultural and International LifeClassification: ExemptGrade: 10FTE/Working Schedule: 1.0 FTEPosition Overview:The Assistant Director of International Student Life supports international and global nomad students with their successful transition to and engagement at Carleton College. As part of the Office of International Student Life, the Assistant Director will create programs for and provide services to the approximately 200-250 international students and global nomads at Carleton. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend commitments.Compensation:The expected starting salary range for this position is between $59,800 and $61,800. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:Assist in the supervision of student employees, including the International Peer Leaders.Develop and manage intentional cultural and social programs for international and domestic students to increase interaction among students of different cultures.Assist with the creation and implementation of International Student Orientation and International Fest.Collaborate with international student organizations, departments, and other offices to further create global citizens on campus.Assess the efficacy of International Student Life programming and adapt programming based on the current needs of students.Provide cultural, personal, and regulatory advising to a diverse set of international students with attention to problem-solving, crisis management, and resolving student issues.Advise international students on matters of housing, transportation, employment, taxes, insurance, health, banking, driver’s license, SSN, and other cultural matters;Support compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), helping with advising, data maintenance, and document storage.Serve on campus-wide and divisional committees to advocate for international students and third culture kids living abroad.Help maintain the ISL website and social media accounts.Support the UWC scholar program, including assistance with grant reporting;Process reimbursements for Named International Scholars.Additional job responsibilities as needed.Education/Experience/Skills:Required:Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience working with international students and/or other marginalized populations.U.S. Citizenship and/or Permanent Residency to be able to work in SEVIS.Experience supervising student workers and/or professional staff.Possess proven experience in event planning and activities management from start to finish.Proven ability to manage multiple projects under frequent deadlinesRead, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and databasesDemonstrated ability to navigate policy and regulatory nuance, including maintaining confidential data.Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, and creative individual with the ability to meet and interact effectively and courteously with international visitors, students, college personnel, and members of the community.Possess strong human relations and customer service skills and a clear appreciation for diverse nationalities.Preferred:Master’s DegreeExperience working with F-1 and/or J-1 students.Prior experience working with and/or managing budgets.Intercultural experience living or working in another country.Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.