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Director, International Student/Scholar Office

Lincoln, NE • On-site

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about University of Nebraska-Lincolnexternal

$85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provides vision, oversight, and leadership to all areas of the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO).

  • Serves as UNL's Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO), overseeing student and scholar programs in SEVIS and ensuring compliance with federal immigration regulations.

  • Oversees the delivery of services related to immigration advising, employment-based visas, sponsored students, incoming exchange programs, and supports student engagement and intercultural initiatives.

Job description

Position Information
Position Information
EEO Statement
Working Title
Director, International Student/Scholar Office
Department
Intl Student & Scholar Office-8401
Requisition Number
S_260708
Posting Open Date
08/31/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
10/01/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
The Director of the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) serves as a member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's global leadership team. The Director provides vision, oversight, and leadership to all areas of this comprehensive office: immigration advising, employment-based visas, sponsored students, and incoming exchange programs, to ensure that students and scholars maintain their legal status in the United States.
ISSO also supports student engagement and intercultural initiatives to enhance student success, including significant programming dedicated to international students' personal development and adjustment to UNL, in addition to leading programming that integrates international students, scholars, and their dependents. The Director oversees the delivery of exceptional services in all of these areas in collaboration with 7.5 professional staff who are all direct reports.
Additional Duties: Provides vision, strategic management, expert policy interpretation and analysis, and leadership to the International Student & Scholar Office (ISSO); Serves as UNL's Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) in overseeing the student and scholar programs in the government's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Responsible for UNL's participation in SEVIS and institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations. As such, oversees the training and support of Designated School Officials (DSOs) and Alternative Responsible Officers (AROs) on campus. Provides administrative leadership and oversight of ISSO operations, budgets, and personnel.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Master's in international education, international studies, student services, global affairs, higher education administration, comparative education, or related field plus 5 years of experience in an international student and scholar services role with direct experience processing F, J, H and other non-immigrant regulations required
  • Three year's experience leading effective teams.
  • demonstrated knowledge of best practice in supporting international students and scholars in a university environment.
  • excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
  • strong administrative, organizational, and collaborative leadership skills.
  • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
  • Demonstrated experience developing immigration policies and procedures and knowledge of employment issues affecting international students and scholars.
  • Proven ability to manage complex issues and competing priorities successfully
  • Must be able to think creatively and solve problems effectively during periods of intense activity.
  • Experience working successfully with international students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Technical experience with Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and student information systems expected.
  • Active involvement with NAFSA and/or other appropriate professional associations
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident per federal regulations governing who can serve as a SEVIS Primary Designated School Official (DSO) for the Department of Homeland Security's F visa program and the Responsible Officer (RO) for the Department of State's BridgeUSA Exchange Visitor Program.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with UNL-specific software programs, including PeopleSoft and NUView.
  • Experience with SUNAPSIS.
  • Experience working within a large, decentralized university.
  • Experience supporting and consulting on incidents or crises involving international students or scholars.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No
Physical Required
No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes
Posted Salary
$85,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Maegan Stevens-Liska
mstevens5@unl.edu
402-472-0743
Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
1/4/2027
Appointment End Date

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