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Academic Director, International Affairs

PageUp Desc Code: STU - Academic Director, International Affairs

Function: STU - Student Services

Sub-function: Student Affairs

Discipline: International Affairs

Career Track: Academic Administration

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 3


Student Services: Student Services is responsible for the management and administration of work in multiple student services specialties, including but not limited to academic advising, career services, admissions, financial aid, student advocacy and support, health and wellness services, student engagement and development, learning support services, and housing and residential life.

Student Affairs: Student Affairs supports students on their path to success. Promotes and provides co-curricular opportunities, services, and resources that have development outcomes that are purposeful and prepare students to live healthy, productive and fulfilling lives. Delivers the programs, services, facilities, and administrative functions that facilitate the co-curricular environment of the university and enhance the educational experience of its students toward their self_x0002_exploration, learning, and development

International Affairs: International Affairs is responsible for serving the universitys international community, providing interpretation, and counseling to international students, employees and campus partners on visas and immigration laws, governmental regulations affecting immigration, social security, consular processing, and other statutory and regulatory rules to ensure compliance. May advise and provide counseling to students and others on matters pertaining to cross-cultural adjustment, academic, and financial concerns.

Academic Administration: Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3: Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.