Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Working Title - Assistant Director

Department - Intl Student & Scholar Office-8401

Posting Open Date - 08/26/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) - 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

Description of Work - Coordinate and integrate SUNAPSIS including building e-forms, integrating with other university systems and maintaining data between SUNAPSIS and the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS), a federal government system for the tracking of international students and scholars. Prepare immigration documents for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Data Management and Compliance to manage data, provide informational reports (enrollment, census) and submit annual data reports. Advise international students, scholars and employees on federal immigration regulations and their responsibilities for maintaining status. Will work with federal government systems (USCIS, USDHS, USDOL). Will develop procedures to streamline services. Serve as Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer for UNL, having signing authority to issue I-20's and DS-2019's. Perform other duties as necessary for the smooth operation of the International Student and Scholar Office. Develop website material and workshops/trainings/webinars to provide information to international students and scholars. Collaborate with a broad base of offices to ensure that the unique needs of international students and scholars are met. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See

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Minimum Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Information or Data Science, Student Affairs or related field and 2 years in a data systems or international student and scholar services role with direct experience working with data systems or students and scholars in the F, J, and H immigration statuses; Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis. Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied administrative, academic, cultural, religious, national, ethic and linguistic background. Strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written. Ability to assume responsibility and to work with minimum guidance. Detailed knowledge of federal regulations affecting international students and scholars. Federal regulations require Primary/Designated School Officials (PDSO/DSO) and Alternate/Responsible Officers (RO/ARO) to be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in computer Information or Data Science, Student services or related field Familiarity with UNL-specific software programs, including PeopleSoft and SUNAPSIS

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required - No

Physical Required - No

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. - No

Criminal History Background Check Required - Yes

Posted Salary - $52,000/yr minimum

How to Apply - Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact - Karen Cagley Director, International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io

Job Category (old) - Managerial/Professional

Job Type - Full-Time

Work Location (City, State) - Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? - No

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Planned Hire Date: - ASAP

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