Global Immigration & International Services Director

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks an Executive Director, Office of International Services in Chicago, IL. This senior role provides strategic leadership and oversees immigration-related services for international students, scholars, faculty, and visitors across the university and regional campuses.

Reporting to the VPGE, you will ensure regulatory compliance, advise senior leaders on immigration policy, and guide risk management.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent in higher education, international studies, public administration, law, or related field.
• Extensive experience in international student and scholar services, immigration administration, or related field.
• Supervisory and leadership experience within international services or immigration-focused office.

Responsibilities

• Direct immigration services and compliance for students, scholars, faculty, researchers, and visitors.
• Interpret and monitor federal immigration regulations related to F-1, J-1, and employment-based categories.
• Advise senior leadership on immigration policy, risk management, and regulatory matters.
• Lead policy development, risk assessment, and internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Serve as senior consultant to administrators, HR professionals, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Risk management

Communication

Education

PhD/EdD/JD in related field

Job description

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks an Executive Director, Office of International Services in Chicago, IL. This senior role provides strategic leadership and oversees immigration-related services for international students, scholars, faculty, and visitors across the university and regional campuses.

Reporting to the VPGE, you will ensure regulatory compliance, advise senior leaders on immigration policy, and guide risk management.