Student Life International Student Director- International Students Office

POSITION DETAILS

The Student Life International Student Director will report to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Student Life International Student Director will be responsible for the following duties:

• Strategic Enrollment Alignment: Collaborate closely with the Enrollment Management team to ensure international student recruitment and retention efforts support the college?s overall enrollment plan, meeting both growth targets and strategic priorities.
• Student Communication and Engagement: Develop and implement proactive communication strategies to keep students informed about immigration updates, deadlines, support services, and visa maintenance, ensuring a seamless student experience.
• International Student Programming: Design and lead innovative programming focused on academic success, cultural exchange, and campus engagement, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee daily operations of the International Student Office, including managing a small team and ensuring efficient processing of I-20, F-1, J-1, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and Optional Practical Training (OPT) requirements.
• Compliance and Regulatory Management: Monitor and ensure full compliance with SEVIS and other federal reporting requirements, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and responsiveness.
• Work Authorization Management: Approve and process on-campus work authorizations for international students, providing clear guidance and support as they navigate employment opportunities.
• Retention and Student Success: Contribute to student retention initiatives by tracking progress, promoting support services, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports student well-being and academic achievement.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Partner with the Immigrant Student Success Center and other key offices to provide integrated, holistic support for international and immigrant students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master?s degree in academic or appropriate field preferred
• Experience working with data and student information systems

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs programs related to international matters involving students, faculty, and staff.

• Provides leadership in the development of international student recruiting, orientation, and support programs
• Coordinates college-wide international study and collaboration projects, such as study abroad programs, programs for visiting delegations, and programs involving overseas institutional partners, fee-for-service clients, community organizations, governmental representatives and international organizations
• Creates goals and objectives that reflect Campus strategies; measures and evaluates performance and success
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience ($107,789-$124,656)

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.

To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number #30597 _._

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 7/21/2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

Hunter College

About CUNY Hunter College

Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, one of the oldest public colleges in America, and a national leader in urban public education. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 programs of study. Graduates of Hunter's nationally-renowned professional schools (the School of Education, the Silberman School of Social Work, and the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing) become the teachers, social workers, nurses and health care professionals who dedicate their lives to serving New York City and the nation. They are the embodiment of the Hunter College motto: Mihi Cura Futuri – "the Care of the Future is Mine". With the myriad opportunities found in New York City, and world-renowned faculty to guide them, Hunter's students embark upon their bright and illustrious futures and begin to achieve their version of the American Dream!

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