Director for International Programs in Law

This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track professional staff position at the School of Law. The Director for International Programs in Law will manage a wide array of day-to-day administrative and academic functions pertaining to the Law School's various international student and scholar services especially related to recruitment in the in-person and online LL.M. degree programs, providing student and visiting scholar support in their personal and professional assimilation to the St. Mary's community and U.S. higher education through engagement, programming, and advising, and liaising with St. Mary's University's Center for International Programs to support students and scholars University-wide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains international student prospect files for the in-person and online LL.M. programs through Slate, including application materials, correspondence, and preliminary degree plans; Adheres to the retention policy; Responds to prospect requests for information, class visit requests, and campus tour requests; Coordinates with faculty and staff charged with assisting and teaching in the LL.M. program.
• Maintains communication links and network with overseas program advisors and directors; Assists the Dean with exchange partner relations and international MOUs, including tracking exchange balances. 20% international travel for recruiting.
• Collaborates with department leadership and the Center for International Programs in advising international students and scholars on academics, employment, federal regulations, and campus policies, as well as support counseling, cultural and social programming needs of international students.
• Assists with pre-arrival planning and communication with new international students across all law school degree programs as well as visiting scholars.
• Coordinates with J.D. Admissions and the Graduate Law Office to admit and register recruited international students, and to orient and welcome them to St. Mary's.
• Coordinates with the Center for International Programs to facilitate the issuance of I-20s and to facilitate the enrollment of prospects into the IEP program.
• Coordinates with the Center for International Programs regarding SEVIS processing and timelines, and orientation activities for a portfolio of international law programs.
• Assists with reviewing law school program websites and marketing materials for accuracy. Coordinates with JD Admissions, Graduate Law Admissions, University communications and third-party vendors on digital marketing campaigns as well as recruitment visits.
• Manages the Visiting Scholar Program at the School of Law in coordination with department leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; degree in Spanish is highly desirable; Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 5 years of experience with international recruiting, enrollment management, or working in an international education office; or.
• Two years of experience working in a higher education setting with student facing responsibilities
• Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish with the ability to understand and to make one's self understood to Spanish speaking individuals).
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance; or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis; Must have valid passport or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to work extended hours, evenings and weekends during peak times and for special programs, projects, events and to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Uses various software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports;
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; an ability to work effectively with communities across the university.
• Must have high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; display solid problem solving and interpersonal skills; work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have strong self-judgment abilities, and use discretion to complete work assignments. Initiative is frequently required to complete work assignments, including policy interpretation and individual work priorities.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate a capacity for leadership, the desire to lead and motivate a team of instructors and administrative personnel, and the commitment to work collaboratively with a diverse and dynamic community.
• Must have a high attention to detail and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Must be prepared and willing to provide leadership in a Catholic and Marianist institution committed to fostering quality education in a family spirit; the pursuit of service, justice, and peace; and the preparation for adaptation and change, while encouraging each person in their own way in their formation in faith.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.