Director of Global Education & Immigration Programs

Uniglobalcareers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks a Director for the Center for Global Education to lead initiatives supporting the internationalization of the campus student population. The role oversees study abroad, international admissions, and immigration and international student services, serving as the university’s immigration authority and driving strategic planning and fiscal management.

The Director will supervise units, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in international education and student services within higher education.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in international education and student services within higher education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for fiscal management, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, and staff performance across Center units.
• Oversee financial stewardship of the Center budget and develop the annual budget with defined resource allocation between units.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify areas of concern related to major Global Education initiatives.
• Lead and advocate for academic projects connected to the campus strategic plan and Global Education priorities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Serve as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) with DHS and DOS.
• Issue I-20 and DS-2019 documents and maintain SEVIS records.
• Advise the university on student and employee immigration matters involving federal agencies.
• Maintain and oversee policies and procedures governing the J-1 Visiting Scholars and Faculty program.

Skills

Leadership

International education

Staff management

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Tools

SEVIS

Job description

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks a Director for the Center for Global Education to lead initiatives supporting the internationalization of the campus student population. The role oversees study abroad, international admissions, and immigration and international student services, serving as the university’s immigration authority and driving strategic planning and fiscal management.

The Director will supervise units, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with