Director, International Studies Office

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
May 07, 2025
The University of Virginia is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director of the International Studies Office (ISO). This position oversees all aspects of the ISO, including international student and scholar services, education abroad, intercultural programming, English language support, and global engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Global Affairs, the Director will be responsible for strategic leadership, program administration, compliance, risk management, and fostering global partnerships that enhance the university's international presence. Key Responsibilities: - International Student and Scholar Program: Supervise visa issuance and compliance for 2,500+ international students, 600+ graduates with Optional Practical Training (OPT), and 400+ international scholars. - Education Abroad: Oversee operations supporting 3,000+ students studying, researching, or interning abroad annually, including program development, risk management, and financial planning. - International Center: Manage services for dependents of international students and scholars, community intercultural programming, and guest accommodations for visiting international faculty. - Center for American English Language and Culture (CAELC): Direct ESL service delivery, contract programs, and language proficiency testing for the university community. - Strategic Leadership & Global Engagement: Lead a team of 33+ staff and 100+ faculty, student, and wage employees. Develop and evaluate the university's global strategy in collaboration with leadership. Foster partnerships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, and external stakeholders to enhance UVA's global connections. Oversee international travel registries for students, faculty, and staff. Support the development of international academic agreements and global education programs. Qualifications: Masters' Degree in international education, higher education administration, or a related field preferred. At least five years of relevant leadership and student services in international education, including student mobility programs, visa compliance, and global engagement initiatives. Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations, risk management in education abroad, and ESL program administration. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, government agencies, and international partners. Excellent communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. To Apply: Please apply through the UVA Job Board and search R0071423. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV or resume Cover letter addressing specifically the candidate's interest in the role Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.Review of applications will begin at the end of April 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiting Specialist. This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, click here.The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check prior to employment. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.