Associate Director, Immigration & Compliance

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: International Student & Scholar Services Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: Excluded Summary: The Associate Director ensures the ISSS policy and protocols are implemented consistently and in accordance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DoS) regulations. At the Director's request, the Associate Director may serve in an acting capacity on behalf of the Director on a temporary basis, exercising delegated authority on operational, compliance, and representational matters as appropriate. This position works with minimal supervision to monitor regulatory changes; prioritizes and communicates their impact on students and scholars and ensures timely DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) updates on mandatory immigration actions to keep the integrity of the student and sch...