Director, International Student & Scholar Services

🇺🇸 Rochester, Michigan 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ October 20th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Director, International Student & Scholar Services. The director leads the International Students and Scholars Office, which handles immigration compliance and support services for students and scholars on F and J visas. The role reports to the Executive Director of Global Engagement and serves as the university's Principal Designated School Official and Responsible Officer.

Highlights

Oversee immigration compliance for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, serving as the university's Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) for federal visa programs.
Advise international students and scholars on immigration, academic, personal, financial, and cultural matters through individual advising and programming.
Manage the International Students and Scholars Office's operations, personnel, budget, and assessment activities.
Develop and implement programs, policies, and services that support compliance, student success, and cross-cultural learning in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Collaborate with campus partners to promote the engagement and integration of international students and scholars in the university community.
Hold a master's degree in international education or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least three years of progressively responsible experience in international student and scholar services, including leadership or supervisory work.
Bring extensive knowledge of the federal regulations governing F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, including SEVIS compliance requirements, and meet the federal eligibility requirements to serve as a PDSO and RO.
Communicate effectively across cultures with strong organizational, analytical, and written and oral communication skills; experience living, studying, or working in a cross-cultural environment is desired.
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with pay of $77,655 annually.