Director of International Student Services & Global Programming
Curry College seeks an experienced and dynamic international and global studies professional to serve as our Director for International Student Services & Global Program Support. The position focus is to provide international students holistic support throughout their higher education experience and lead students / faculty in global study opportunities. The successful candidate will advise our F-1 students, work with third-party SEVIS reporting software, and serve as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO). This position plays a crucial role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for international students while also managing and promoting global study away programs for Curry College students and faculty.
Essential Functions:
1. International & National Student Support Services:
- Serve as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and as the primary point of contact for international students providing guidance on academic, social, and cultural adjustment;
- Support international students with visa compliance, SEVIS reporting, and coordination with relevant departments to ensure adherence to immigration regulations;
- Process I-20 visa certificates for principals and their dependents, program extensions, changes in status, employment requests and reporting, travel, and reinstatements for F students;
- Advise students on work authorization processes (e.g., CPT, OPT) and employment opportunities within legal parameters;
- Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, and social programs designed to enhance the experience of international and exchange students at Curry College;
- Partner with campus offices, including Enrollment Management, Academic Success, Residence Life, Career Services, the Center of Innovation, and Student Affairs, to ensure international students receive holistic support;
- Partner with external organizations including governmental entities and recruitment agencies supporting international students enrolling at the College;
- Advise faculty, department personnel, and staff on international student eligibility, immigration issues, and opportunities;
- Serve as a liaison for specific college populations, ensuring compliance with academic policies and immigration regulations;
- Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes from USCIS, SEVP, ICE, DOS, and other agencies affecting international students and scholars;
- Develop and implement programming that fosters engagement, retention, and success for international students;
- Advise international students and additional populations as prescribed by the Associate Provost or their designee.
2. Global Study Away Programming:
- Oversee and promote study away opportunities, including faculty-led programs, international study abroad, and national domestic exchange programs;
- Advise students on study away program selection, application processes, financial considerations, VISA and travel documentation, and academic integration;
- Collaborate with faculty and institutional partners to expand study opportunities that align with Curry College's curriculum and strategic goals;
- Manage relationships with third-party study abroad providers and exchange institutions to ensure quality programming and student success;
- Develop pre-departure orientation programs and re-entry sessions to support student learning and cultural transition including guides, handbooks, and office documents;
- Monitor student progress while abroad, addressing any academic, personal, or health-related concerns as needed.
Additional Functions:
- Advise and/or provide academic support for specialized populations assigned by Associate Provost or their designee
- Participate in and support student programming efforts
- Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.
Job Requirements:
Essential Characteristics:
- Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
- Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
- Expresses oneself clearly, purposefully and effectively both written and verbal context. Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve optimal results.
- Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism to deal with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to function independently, with a high attention to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects.
- Meets departmental and college-wide deadlines while delivering a quality work product
- Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in international education, student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in international student services
- Ability to be approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to serve as a PDSO and have previously served as a DSO or PDSO at an institution of higher education
- Strong understanding of international student regulations (e.g., SEVIS, F-1 visas) and study abroad best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience developing and implementing student programs that promote engagement and success.
- Ability to collaborate with various campus offices, faculty, and external partners to support student needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, student management systems, and digital tools for program coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with student exchange programs or faculty-led study away initiatives.
- Knowledge of risk management and crisis response strategies for international travel.
- Familiarity with best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion as they pertain to global education and student support.
Salary Range:
$85,000 to $90,000 annually
Additional Information:
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.
The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at
https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf
The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at
https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf
Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:
Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu.
Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.
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Curry College
May 15, 2025