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International Programs Manager and Advisor

Position Number: 6096446
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: International Programs

International Programs Manager and Advisor

Requisition Number: 62864
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 21-Mar-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Division of Continuing Education encourages applications for the International Programs Manager and Advisor! This is a part-time (30 hrs/wk), professional exempt position responsible for supporting the development and implementation of short-term university and government-sponsored programs. Working closely with the IEC leadership team, this role leads all aspects of the day-to-day operations of international programs, student orientation, cultural activities and events, and program reporting, and assists with proposal writing. Additionally, this position serves as a Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for IEC programs, leading all aspects of non-immigrant student status, including advising, processing, and record-keeping.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Continuing Education (CE) at the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing high-quality, innovative, and lifelong learning opportunities to a diverse student population by extending CU's educational resources to the Boulder community, the State of Colorado, and beyond.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Program Management:

Supports the development and implementation of short-term university and government-sponsored programs, student orientations, immigration workshops, event planning, and cultural activities.
Is responsible for the day-to-day operations of short-term university programs while in session.
Analyzes partner and program assessment and makes recommendations for program and student service improvements.
Serves as liaison with short-term university partners overseas.
Participates in recruiting events and webinars in targeted international regions.
Supports proposal research and writing for the development of new short-term international programs.
Assists with the recruitment of a diverse student body at the IEC.
Works closely with the Director, Assistant Director of Special Programs and Communications, and faculty members to ensure that short-term program goals and services align with the IEC, Continuing Education, and University standards.

SEVIS Management and Immigration Advising, PDSO and ARO:

Serves as authority on all nonimmigrant student-related matters; ensures that U.S. government Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) policies are consistently and accurately implemented.
Issues student non-immigration documents for F-1 and J-1 visa holders and their dependents.
Works with a wide range of visa types (i.e., F-1/F-2, J-1/J-2, B-1/B-2, etc.) and provides individually tailored advice on immigration matters to students as well as parents, and third-party sponsors.
Uses SEVIS and batch SEVIS management systems to issue non-immigration documents, to monitor and maintain student records, and to meet reporting requirements pursuant to federal regulations.
Researches and maintains up-to-date information on all SEVP/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Department of State regulations and policies by reading relevant publications and attending workshops and conferences when possible.
Serves as the IEC's liaison when student immigration issues need to be resolved with SEVP, DHS, and/or other academic institutions.
Conducts workshops for students on relevant issues such as maintaining non-immigration status, term exemptions, program extensions, and transfer.
Coordinates with DSOs at other institutions to verify students are in good academic standing and have valid status before approving transfer to IEC.
Manages the transfer of students from the IEC to CU Boulder.
Supervises DSO responsibilities of one IEC staff member.
Tracks international student enrollment data to complete various reporting requirements.

What You Should Know

The work schedule for this position is onsite, Monday- Friday, 8:00-5:00 pm, with some possible evenings or weekends. During student breaks, hybrid or remote work is allowed. Onboarding assistance may be available per divisional guidelines.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary range for this position is $52,500-$54,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Master's degree.
5+ years of experience serving as a Primary Designated School Official (PDSO), Designated School Officer (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
3+ years of experience at a university Intensive English Program.

What You Will Need

Knowledge of nonimmigrant student status laws, regulations, and advisement.
Experience with SEVIS.
Experience with ESL program management in a higher education setting.
Experience with proposal writing.
Capable of leading orientation sessions and workshops.
Strong cross-cultural communication ability.
Well-developed organizational skills; attention to detail.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume/CV
A cover letter

We may request references at a later time.

For consideration, please apply no later than March 21, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/International-Programs-Manager-and-Advisor/62864