Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars

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This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).

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Benefits of Working at UNCW


Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Hiring Range
$56,000 - $62,500


Working Title
Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars


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Vacancy Number
E1583


Position Number
2136


Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus


Home Department
International Programs - 33700


Division
Academic Affairs - 30 Division


Brief Summary of Work for this Position


The Assistant Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars serves as the international student adviser to all UNCW F-1 degree-seeking international students. This position involves working with international students to initiate visa sponsorship, manage I-20 applications, and advise on visa procedures. Responsibilities include managing Terra Dotta and related software (Banner, Slate, Excel) for F-1 students, advising on immigration and personal matters, completing SEVIS updates, and running workshops on topics like OPT/CPT and maintaining legal status. The role also includes liaising with faculty and staff, serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) in SEVIS, and assisting with international student orientations and events.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, as required by federal regulations
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends; domestic and international travel required from time to time
• At least two years of experience in student advising, immigration advising, program coordination, and/or international admissions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated international knowledge and sensitivity
• Able to plan and manage time effectively

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Master's degree
• Student advising experience
• Knowledge of SEVIS and F or J regulations.
• Proficiency in a language in addition to English.

Required Certifications or Licensures

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit


The Office of Global Partnerships and International Education is dedicated to developing and increasing the international dimension of the UNCW campus. This is accomplished by fostering programs and services for international students; helping UNCW students to participate in education abroad programs; assisting UNCW faculty in their teaching, research, and scholarship abroad; developing and strengthening educational linkages with international partners so as to create opportunities for student, faculty, and staff exchanges; identifying and obtaining resources to further the internationalization of UNCW, and by enhancing and expanding international and global opportunities and resources on campus and in the surrounding community.

The Office of International Students and Scholars provides services for international students and scholars, including international student recruitment, immigration advising, personal support, cross-cultural programs and events.

College/School Information

University Information


The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement


UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment


Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent


Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year
12 Months


FTE
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)


Type of Position
Permanent


Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date
08/07/2026


Posting Close Date
08/23/2026