Assistant Director for the Office of International Students and Scholars

Assistant Director for the Office of International Students and Scholars

Position Category : Staff (Exempt)

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 1

Location : Thousand Oaks

University Background :

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function :

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Engagement, California Lutheran University's Assistant Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars is responsible for supporting international student advising and regulatory support, in addition to leading the educational programming for the OISS in support of the Center for Global Engagement's campus internationalization initiatives.

Representative Duties :

• Assist in the collection, security, maintenance, updating and reporting of data related to international students in accordance with Homeland Security, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Department of State E
• Serve as lead advisor for F-1 and J-1 student and ensure advising excellence in the areas of immigration, student outreach, and advocacy E
• Serve as backup advisor for J-1 scholars and H1-B employment advising E
• Manage in-bound J-1 exchange student program (e.g., selection, advising, partner liaison, etc.) E
• Assist the Senior Director of Global Engagement in coordinating emergency response efforts related to international and exchange students, including liaising with campus partners, legal counsel, and international insurance providers to ensure timely and effective support during critical incidents.
• Implement and / or supervise and assist efforts in OISS educational, cultural, social, and leadership development programming for international students E
• Oversee the development and implementation of orientation programs, including the creation of online platforms, to strengthen alignment with traditional undergraduate and graduate orientation programs E
• Create, design, implement, and assess strategic marketing / outreach for the Office of International Students and Scholars (e.g., website, social media, weekly update, etc.) E
• Lead collaborative efforts with on- and off-campus entities (e.g., Career Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, immigration lawyers, etc.) to offer an integrated experience that helps international students navigate the university and US culture (e.g., workshops, webinars, etc.) E
• Provide lead advisor responsibilities for United Students of the World and provide collaborative support for the Phi Beta Delta faculty / staff global engagement organization E
• Lead collaboration with internal and external partners for the implementation, maintenance and development of the software management system for OISS operations (e.g., Terra Dotta) and related integration elements with Cal Lutheran platforms (e.g., Ellucian) E
• Supervise the CGE student Peer Mentors including recruitment, training, retention, and implementation of year-round engagement E
• In consultation with the Senior Director of Global Engagement, implement a comprehensive approach for assessment of education programming / learning outcomes for OISS initiatives E
• Support the Senior Director of Global Engagement with the assessment of student learning outcomes (using qualitative and quantitative measures) and data management (e.g., report generation, benchmark data, etc.) E
• Maintain ethical and transparent fiscal responsibility of any assigned financial tasks E
• Represent Cal Lutheran at relevant professional conferences or associations, and serve on university and national committees as appropriate E
• Collaborate on initiatives to advance internationalization, including through partnerships with the Office of Education Abroad and International Admission. E
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested E

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of :

Ability To :

Minimum Qualifications :

Any Combination equivalent to : A Master's degree in a field directly relevant to international education with two (2) years of experience in international education programs or initiatives in a college or university setting with two (2) years of F-1 immigration advising & Support and one (1) year of J-1 advising & support experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Three-to-five years of international education programming experience

Two-to-five years of J-1 advising and suppor

Experience with PR / Marketing / Communication responsibilities, including social media platforms of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Reading and speaking knowledge of at least one foreign language in addition to English

Experience living or studying abroad

Licenses and Other Requirements :

Busy office environment with frequent interruptions; some evening and weekend hours required; some travel (domestic and international) is required

Physical Abilities :

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects up to 15 lbs; position self to store and / or retrieve files

Working Environment :

Office environment with frequent interruptions

Hiring Range $65,000-$75,000 DOE

Posting Number : Staff004592022

Open Date : 10 / 02 / 2025

Close Date : 10 / 26 / 2025

Application Procedure / Special Instructions

To apply, visit https : / / careers.callutheran.edu / postings / 12780

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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