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Director of the Center for International Education - Buffalo New York
Company: Canisius College Location: Buffalo, New York
Posted On: 05/04/2024
Director of the Center for International Education The Director of the Center for International Education reports to the Assistant Dean/Director of the Multicultural Student Center. The Center for International Education (CIE) is part of the Multicultural Student Center which also includes the ALANA Student Center. The CIE supports the international student community and coordinates the study abroad programs on campus. The ALANA Student Center supports students who identify as African American, Latinx, Asian, and Native American while educating the campus community around cultural competency. Qualifications: - A master's degree in a related field, e.g. foreign languages, higher education administration, international relations, counseling.
- Knowledge and experience using the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
- Comfort and sensitivity in interacting with individuals from other cultures.
- Enthusiasm, passion and commitment to the importance of studying abroad.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate partnerships abroad.
- Excellent leadership skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Experience in university administration or in a cross-cultural setting.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with higher education systems abroad.
- Experience training and supervising staff including graduate assistants and interns.
- Familiarity with computer applications and ease and comfort with technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Study Abroad: - Create and maintain comprehensive guides and programs for students and parents that help clearly communicate resources and opportunities related to each component of the study abroad experience. Materials and programs created should address in detail (1) the initial information concerning study abroad opportunities, to (2) financing study abroad experiences, (3) completion of all aspects of the application process, to (4) preparation for the study abroad experience, to (5) the time during which the student is studying abroad, to (6) the re-entry process.
- Assist students in the selection of the most appropriate study abroad program
- Keep informed about visa requirements for each program and assist students with their study abroad visa applications.
- Provide a pre-departure orientation for each study abroad program
- Oversee events planned for Canisius students who will be studying abroad to meet current exchange students from our partner schools.
- Oversee the Study Abroad Ambassador Program
International Partnerships: - Develop and maintain close working relationships with all partner schools
- Develop new relationships with international universities within the framework of overall institutional priorities and work with new partners in creating a memorandum of understanding/exchange agreement
- Maintain balance of our exchange programs
- Update, evaluate and renew exchange agreements as necessary.
- Work closely with US and international Jesuit universities to share resources and collaborate with study abroad endeavors.
International Students: - Advise and counsel international students regarding academic programs, English language proficiency, health care, cultural matters and general orientation to life in the United States.
- Assist international students in complying with U.S. and foreign government regulations upon which their entrance into the U.S. is contingent.
- Organize and carry out a new student orientation for new international students.
- Assist in the admissions process of international students by working closely with the Admissions Office.
- Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and manage and coordinate I-20 distribution, and SEVIS registration and updates.
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