Director, International Students & Visiting Scholars

Uniglobalcareers; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, seeks a Director for the Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars (OISVS). The role leads immigration compliance for F-1 and J-1 programs and serves as PDSO and RO, guiding complex cases and coordinating with federal agencies.

Responsibilities include establishing offices, improving procedures, advising faculty and staff, overseeing onboarding, and partnering with Admissions, Student Life, Research, and Compliance to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in international student and scholar services, immigration compliance, or related higher education functions.
• Experience as DSO/ARO/RO or in a leadership role is preferred.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct institutional immigration compliance and serve as PDSO for F-1 and RO for J-1.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for OISVS and improve policies, procedures, and service delivery.
• Lead advising and support for international students and scholars on immigration status, employment, and travel.
• Oversee onboarding and university partnerships for compliant immigration processes.
• Direct technology, data integrity, and records management for immigration records and related systems.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensuring ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SEVIS

VIA-trm ISS

Slate

Banner

Workday

Job description

Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, seeks a Director for the Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars (OISVS). The role leads immigration compliance for F-1 and J-1 programs and serves as PDSO and RO, guiding complex cases and coordinating with federal agencies.

Responsibilities include establishing offices, improving procedures, advising faculty and staff, overseeing onboarding, and partnering with Admissions, Student Life, Research, and Compliance to support