Assistant Director of CIPS

The Opportunity: 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott is searching for an Assistant Director of the Center for International Programs and Services. This position is responsible for managing and providing immigration and visa-related service functions while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. The position holder provides front-line support and guidance to international students, scholars, and exchange visitors throughout the visa and work authorization application process to ensure campus and federal regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director serves as an ARO for the ERAU J-1 exchange visitor program, and student advisor for F-1 immigration benefits such as Curricular and Optional Practical Training, and supports the Director as a DSO for the ERAU Prescott F-1 visa program.

This position requires weekend and evening hours for special events and student programming. Travel to either the annual national NAFSA or regional NAFSA conferences may require weekend and evening hours. 

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of professional experience in an educational setting
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to learn and use new technologies, look at challenges from a unique perspective, and support international education generally;
• Ability to monitor and effectively report progress towards articulated goals;
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines;
• Enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the improvement of the student university experience