Barnard

Barnard

Director, International Students and Scholars

New York City, NY · Director · Full-time

Work authorization required$110k-$120kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
  • Oversee ISS' institutional messaging and communications strategy.
  • Ensure metrics on caseloads and reach of programming are readily available to allow for innovation and adaptation.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all service delivery channels (website, phone, email, and in-person advising) are consistently staffed, accessible, and deliver accurate, responsive, timely and empathetic support.
  • Implement enhancements to systems, workflows, and service models to strengthen operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Manage external vendor relationships (Terra Dotta, Sprintax, One to World, etc.) by fostering partnerships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely, accurate payments for seamless operational continuity.
  • Supervise coordination of the Visiting International Student Program (VISP), in collaboration with Admissions and exchange partner institutions abroad.
  • Maintain fiscal responsibility of the International Student Services budget with accountability to Barnard College and private funding sources.
  • Collaborate with campus partners at every level, including, but not limited to, Residential Life & Housing, Beyond Barnard, the Deans' Office for Advising & Support, the Registrar, the Office of the Provost, Columbia Athletics, and United World College Davis Scholars to ensure a holistic, well-supported international student experience.
  • Develop and maintain institutional procedures, guidance documents, and compliance resources related to J-1 scholar sponsorship and administration for employees, visiting professors, research scholars, short-term scholars, specialists, and other eligible Exchange Visitor categories.
  • Serve on campus and university-wide committees related to the support of international students within the University.
  • Collaborate closely with Human Resources and the Provost's Office to advise on J-1 eligibility, sponsorship, program administration, SEVIS compliance, DS-2019 issuance and extensions, onboarding, maintenance of status, employment authorization, and related federal regulatory requirements for international faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and eligible staff.
  • The Office of International Students & Scholars delivers a deep commitment to serving Barnard's international community.

Requirements

  • Expertise in immigration regulations, including F-1, J-1, H-1B, and other employment-based visa categories, along with knowledge of SEVIS compliance requirements.
  • Must have experience overseeing personnel and administrative operations, management of budgets/finance, technology systems, as well as strength in policy development and implementation.
  • Must be willing to work during the summer months
  • some weekend and evening work will occasionally be required.
  • Graduate Degree required, whether Master's, PhD, EdD, JD or other advanced degree, preferably in international education, higher education administration, or related fields.
  • Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience in international student and scholar services within higher education.
  • Demonstrated expertise in immigration regulations affecting both international students and scholars, including substantial experience administering J-1 Exchange Visitor programs for faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and/or staff, and serving in a PDSO, DSO, RO, or ARO capacity.
  • Communication skills, to allow for straightforward and factual representation of ISS on-campus.
  • Discretion, diplomacy, and a sense of humor are essential.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations to function as the campus Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO).
  • Must be willing to work during the summer months; some weekend and evening work will occasionally be required.

Compensation

  • $110,000 - $120,000
  • The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
  • The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
  • Contribute to the development and analysis of Access Barnard assessment efforts and communications (newsletters, semesterly reports, annual reports, etc.).

Benefits

  • Stay abreast of literature and networks related to the success of international students in higher education.

Company info

  • Barnard College

Visa & Work Authorization

  • In partnership with Human Resources and the Provost's Office, ISS provides regulatory guidance and operational support related to the sponsorship, onboarding, maintenance of status, extension, and compliance requirements for international f
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