Director of International Education jobs in Erie, PA

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926

mercyhurst.edu

Director of International Student Services

Location: Erie
Department: International Admissions and Student Services
Reports To: Executive Director for Admissions
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of International Student Services is a critical partner in the university's
efforts to recruit and retain international students. The Director oversees the
International Student Office - international admissions, immigration, and international
student services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the International Student Office- international admissions,

• Identifies opportunities, develops strategy, and conducts domestics and

• Collaborates with international recruitment partners, high schools, and

• Assists with international admissions application process (undergraduate and

• Assists students in obtaining and submitting necessary documentation, such as

• Conducts informational sessions, webinars, and presentations to educate

• Serves in the capacity of Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), managing

• Advises international students regarding immigration and visa regulations to

• Updates and maintains the Department of Homeland Security Student and

• Develops and updates policy and facilitates training and information sessions on

• Meets with and advises prospective international students, as well as continuing

• Liaises with federal executive departments, embassies, other universities, and

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s preferred.
• Bachelor’s required.
• Experience in lead generation activities preferred.
• Per federal immigration regulations regarding SEVIS, OHS requires that a Designated

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Collaborate across departments.
• Project management
• Deadline adherence

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently.
• Self-driven with an ability to identify the point of greatest need and take action to

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until
date indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal
opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in
admissions, employment and all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex,
citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any
other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for
employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.