Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director of Bechtel International Center

Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director of Bechtel International Center at Stanford University summary :

The Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director of the Bechtel International Center at Stanford University leads the Center’s mission to support and engage the international community through immigration advising, compliance, and advocacy. This role provides strategic leadership, oversees complex immigration regulations, manages senior staff, and represents Stanford in national and international forums. The position ensures global mobility and cross-cultural understanding, playing a key role in Stanford’s global engagement and institutional compliance.

Another Source’s client, Stanford University , is recruiting an Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director of Bechtel International Center to join their team onsite in Palo Alto, California.

About the Bechtel International Center

The Bechtel International Center is Stanford University’s hub for supporting and engaging the international community. Each year, Bechtel provides immigration advising, compliance services, and holistic support for more than 9,000 international students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and their families. The Center fosters cross-cultural understanding, offers programs and resources that enhance the international experience, and advocates for policies that support global mobility in higher education. Through its dedicated team and partnerships across campus, Bechtel plays a vital role in ensuring that Stanford remains a welcoming, globally connected community where international students and scholars can thrive.

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What you will be doing :

The Bechtel International Center serves as a hub for Stanford’s global community, providing support, resources, and guidance to international students, scholars, and faculty. We are seeking an Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director to provide vision, leadership, and strategy for the Center. This senior leader will oversee immigration compliance, direct operations, advocate for the international community, and shape Stanford’s approach to global engagement.

In this role, you will lead the Bechtel International Center with strategic vision, long-term planning, and operational oversight. You will serve as the University’s primary institutional officer for federal immigration compliance, policy, and advocacy, ensuring adherence to complex regulations while guiding institutional decision-making.

You will also advise senior leadership and academic departments on immigration matters, offering expertise on challenging regulatory and policy issues. As the head of the Center, you will manage a team of senior-level staff, providing mentorship, setting direction, and ensuring strong succession planning to sustain organizational excellence.

Finally, you will represent Stanford in national and international forums, building partnerships with peer institutions and federal agencies, and serving as a strong advocate for Stanford’s international community.

Anticipated annual salary range : $191,546 - $239,965, depending on experience. Relocation support available.

How you will spend your time :

Immigration & Compliance Leadership

• Serve as Stanford’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO).
• Ensure institutional compliance with SEVIS, USCIS, and Department of State regulations.
• Troubleshoot complex immigration cases and advocate with federal agencies on behalf of the University.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

Advocacy & Policy Development

Organizational Leadership & Staff Development

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What’s in it for you :

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination :

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Keywords :

international education, immigration compliance, student advising, higher education leadership, global mobility, policy advocacy, cross-cultural programs, staff management, strategic planning, university administration