The Center for Global Engagement facilitates education abroad, immigration services, intensive English instruction, international partnerships and related functions that empower UMBC to extend beyond borders. 

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, the Director oversees all aspects of the Office of International Students and Scholars in the Center for Global Engagement. This includes development, management and continuous improvement of a portfolio of programs that support curricular and co-curricular success, immigration compliance, retention and general well-being of international students and scholars. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $93,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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The Director oversees all aspects of the Office of International Students and Scholars in the Center for Global Engagement. The Director will manage a self-support budget and lead a team of professionals, graduate assistants and student workers. The Director will be responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal regulations pertaining to international students and scholars, and generating
reports. Duties include: 

• Lead and direct assigned functional areas of the department, including enforcing policies and procedures, supervising personnel, managing budgets, setting goals, managing technology and operations.

• Oversee immigration (e.g., F-1, H-1B, J-1) services for international students, faculty, staff and their dependents, including advice on immigration other technical issues, preparation of government forms and petitions, and development of resources.

• Ensure UMBC's compliance with federal immigration and labor laws by monitoring developments in immigration policies, procedures, and regulations on a daily basis and represent the university, international students, scholars, faculty and their dependents to various state and federal government agencies; serve as both a Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer; report daily in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). 

• Manage the delivery of cultural, educational and retention programming for international students, faculty, staff and their dependents including, but not limited to, Orientation, International Career Conference cultural excursions and immigration and cross-cultural training workshops for faculty, staff
  and students.

• Develop appropriate campus policies and procedures relating to international students, faculty, staff and their dependents.

• Serve on various internal and external committees, such as International Student Recruitment and Retention, Campus Climate, Academic Advising, and Graduate Program Directors, designed to reach the university community regarding to international student and scholar issues.

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience working in an international student and scholar services office at a college or university
• 3 years of experience serving as a Principal/Designated School Official or Alternate/Responsible Officer
• Substantive experience living, working or studying outside of the United States
• Eligibility to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to serve as Designated School Official and Responsible Officer (requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. legal permanent residence)

A background check will be required. 

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: $93,000 - $106,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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