Bemidji State University

o Securing compliance with Department of State and USCIS immigration regulations andrequirements and serving as BSU official charged with international student compliance with. Experience and knowledge of working with databases and technologies that interface with StudentExchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).. Ben Hoffman, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management - Interim. things, there are fine-dining restaurants, cafes, and a natural foods co-op in downtown Bemidji.. the Loop the Lake Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Blue Ox Marathon, Bemidji Winterfest, and The

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Job ID #2024-014-BSU PCN 00790260
invites applications for the position of:
Director of the International
Program Center
MSUAASF JOB POSTING
OPENING DATE: February 20, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial review of
applications will begin on Wednesday, March 13th, so applications
should be submitted by that time for guaranteed consideration.
POSITION LOCATION: Bemidji State University Campus
JOB TYPE / SCHEDULE: Unlimited / Full-time / Exempt
PAY / SALARY RANGE: Depends on Qualifications; Range D ($53,148 - $114,042)
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as a Director of the
International Program Center. BSU’s vision is to educate people to lead inspired lives. To accomplish
BSU’s vision, the University prioritizes creating a culture in which diversity is embraced and all people are
safe, welcome, and validated. Centered between the three largest Tribal nations in Minnesota – Leech Lake,
Red Lake and White Earth – BSU also prioritizes increasing engagement with American Indian communities to
Enrolling around 4,000 students, BSU offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees
encompassing arts, sciences and select professional programs. BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system
of colleges and universities and has a faculty and staff of more than 500. BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values
include civic engagement and leadership, international and multicultural understanding, belief in the power of
the liberal arts, and environmental stewardship. BSU is located amid the lakes and forests of northern
Minnesota and occupies a wooded campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. BSU balances rigorous academia
with the opportunity to enjoy a fun, robust, outdoor culture. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding
north woods allows easy access to an assortment of recreation.
The Director of the International Program Center serves as a Primary Designated School Official (PDSO for
degree seeking ‘F’ international students) and Responsible Officer (RO for non-degree seeking ‘J’ exchange
students and scholars) for the University, assuring compliance with immigration regulations and requirements
across the campus. The Director develops and manages staff and activities supporting the recruitment of
international students and their academic success, provides leadership and oversight of all education abroad and
away programs, including the promotion, orientation, risk management, and reporting requirements related to
the programs. Additionally, the Director assists in campus internationalization efforts and serves as the Center’s
principal liaison to key campus, system, national, and international constituencies.
Responsibilities of the Director of the International Program Center include:
• Supporting international recruitment, admission and student success. (55%)
Job ID #2024-014-BSU PCN 00790260
o Developing and managing the recruitment, application, and enrollment processes whileidentifying and interpreting relevant regulations and polices that apply to that process such as
federal immigration regulations. This includes portions of application processing, checking
financial documents; working with newly admitted international students to attain academic
advising and registration, class selection, add/drop, and payment policies.
o Overseeing staff who provide information for international students, as well as their dependents,on academic, personal, financial, social, and legal concerns.
o Overseeing new international student orientation.o Working collaboratively with the Admissions Office and Graduate Studies in evaluating student
transcripts. Interpreting international transcripts according to policies, procedures, and
o Collecting and analyzing international inquiry and admission data.o Serving as an internal representative for the university in the equitable distribution of services,
opportunities, and benefits to international students.
o Communicating clearly and effectively with academic departments, offices, and divisions to aidin understanding sensitive immigration regulations that affect international faculty, staff, and
students.
o Developing and managing implementation of necessary process improvements in response toconstantly evolving regulations of the Department of Homeland Security and the State
Department fairly and consistently as they relate to issues such as practical training, work
permits, change of visa status, extension of stay, and I-20/DS 2019 procedures and guidelines.
o Developing and managing processing of international student on-campus work proceduresincluding I-9, W-4, advising students regarding obtaining a social security number or ITIN,
advising on available income tax services, and providing information on tax treaties.
o Developing and managing international student health insurance compliance to Minnesota Stateand Federal law along with determination of Embassy and Government allowed waivers and
serving as the liaison with Minnesota State selected health insurance provider.
o Reviewing and recommending policies and procedures related to international students,including mandatory student health insurance, satisfactory academic progress, immunization
requirements, changes in government regulations, and international student work requirements.
o Advising students on OPT (Optional Practical Training).o Organizing events and gatherings for the international student community.
o Functioning as an expert resource on policies, procedures, principles, and best practices within the field of international education.
o Collaborating with the Provost’s office, academic deans, department chairs, faculty members,staff members, and students to increase participation in education abroad programs.
o Developing and implementing policies and exchange partner agreements related to BSUprograms.
o Serving as a resource for faculty and staff, providing orientations and professional developmenton best practices in study abroad and away.
o Advising and educating students to help them determine the best program to meet their needs, toprepare for the study abroad process, and to understand relevant policies including credit
o Managing all aspects of education abroad administration, ensuring that conduct checks,registration, calculation of Satisfactory Academic Progress, health insurance enrollment and
billing, and coordination of financial aid are completed.
o Communicating clearly and effectively with the Provost’s Office to create and maintain studyabroad guidelines and appropriate manuals, and with the Marketing & Communications Office in
promoting study abroad and exchange programs.
Job ID #2024-014-BSU PCN 00790260
o Maintaining and integrating knowledge of federal government policies such as FERPA and therole of the U.S. Department of State in assisting U.S. citizens overseas and issuing visas to
incoming students.
o Collaborating with stakeholders on program offerings, to include involvement with exchangepartner institutions.
o Conducting program evaluations, gathering results, and preparing and submitting internal andexternal reports per relevant regulations, policies or as needed.
o Engaging in crisis planning, risk management and intervention on behalf of students, faculty, orstaff while traveling abroad.
• Directing the work of the IPC and staff. (15%)o Planning, directing, supervising, and managing the work activities of professional employees
(including providing final recommendations for hiring, performance evaluations, professional
development, and discipline).
o Facilitating conflict resolution with staff.o Engaging in crisis planning, risk management, and intervention on behalf of international
students and visiting faculty.
o Overseeing student workers and graduate assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, andpayroll.
• Ensuring compliance with federal and Minnesota State requirements as a host institution for F and Jstudents. (10%)
o Securing compliance with Department of State and USCIS immigration regulations andrequirements and serving as BSU official charged with international student compliance with
homeland security in order to maintain school designation for acceptance of international
students. Serve as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for the F visa and the
Responsible Officer (RO) for the J visa.
o Serving as the university’s resident expert on F-1 and J-1 visa related matters and interpret andapply regulations of the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department fairly and
comprehensively relating to such issues as practical training, work permits, change of visa status,
extension of stay, and I-20/DS 2019 revisions.
o Serving as a liaison between BSU and immigration related agencies such as SEVP, ICE, and theState Department as well as the FBI when necessary.
o Training inexperienced AROs and DSOs on campus.o Developing and managing implementation of necessary process improvements in response to
constantly evolving regulations of the Department of Homeland Security and the State
Department fairly and consistently as they relate to issues such as practical training, work
permits, change of visa status, extension of stay, and I-20/DS 2019 procedures and guidelines.
o Maintaining records for students who are actively on OPT (Optional Practical Training).o Serving on the Minnesota State system committees and participating in national organizations,
such as NAFSA.
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
• Master’s degree plus three years of advanced professional experience in a content-specific field orBachelor’s degree plus four years of advanced professional experience in a content-specific field or an
equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or advanced professional experience.
• Experience in compliance of immigration regulations and service as a PDSO and RO along withexperience and application of USCIS regulations.
• Cross-cultural advising and programming experience with a demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonalcommunication with an international population.
Job ID #2024-014-BSU PCN 00790260
• Experience and knowledge of working with databases and technologies that interface with StudentExchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Other special requirements:
• Ability to serve as PDSO and RO in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. (In order toserve in this role, the employee must either be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of theUnited States.)
Preferred qualifications include:
• Knowledge of higher education and direct experience at the college or university level working withinternational F and J students.
• Experience analyzing data and using it to shape strategic decisions. Familiarity with internationalfunnel/cycle.
• Strong intercultural communication skills, including interpersonal and public speaking.
• Demonstrated leadership, staff development and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Experience managing budgets.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
• Demonstrated success in international recruitment, enrollment, retention programs and administering
• Fluency in one or more languages other than English.
To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or
resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of these required and preferred qualifications.
Other considerations:
• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer ofemployment.
• Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota StateUniversity Associate of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) – see agreement.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet SafetyProgram, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall
be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria
and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
• BSU is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).
A complete application will include the following attachments:
• Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at BSU.
Inquiries about the position:
Ben Hoffman, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management - Interim
Job ID #2024-014-BSU PCN 00790260
Phone: (218) 755-2180
If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at
All employees must comply with department and institution procedures and policies, MinnState policies and
procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty required of the position. It
is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees
under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held
to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar level of difficulty.
UNIVERSITY / COMMUNITY
WHY BEMIDJI:
Bemidji State University is nestled among the pines along the shores of Lake Bemidji, just blocks from a
thriving downtown community. In this Northwoods setting, students, staff, and faculty have a variety of
activities at their fingertips. Possessing all the charm and character of a college town, Bemidji remains a tight
knit community of good neighbors and engaged citizens who always come out to cheer for the Beavers. While
the city of Bemidji — named after the Ojibwe Chief Shaynowishkung (nicknamed Bemidji) — is home to a
diverse population of more than 15,000 people, it serves a regional population of more than 100,000.
Though quaint and historic, the city offers the urban conveniences upon which college students rely. Bemidji
State is conveniently located minutes away from affordable restaurants, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores, city
parks and more. Small, locally owned shops and art sculptures line the streets of downtown Bemidji, while
national chains can be found in and around the Bemidji area, including an uptown selection of department stores
and restaurants. students at Bemidji State University have the opportunity to experience a dynamic local culture
and history. Bemidji also sits at the center of the legends of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The famous
statues of Paul and Babe greet students as they drive in from the south along Lake Bemidji.
The thriving downtown community presents ample opportunities for engagement off-campus. Among other
things, there are fine-dining restaurants, cafes, and a natural foods co-op in downtown Bemidji. The historic
Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows; restaurants and lounges offer weekly live music
performances; the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits; and annual events such as
the Loop the Lake Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Blue Ox Marathon, Bemidji Winterfest, and The
Minnesota Finlandia bring the community together.
For those who love the outdoors, there are wooded, multi-use trail systems within minutes of campus and
community parks with walking trails, playgrounds and a skate park. Lake Bemidji State Park and its miles of
navigable trails is located directly across the lake from BSU, and the Buena Vista Ski Area — just 12 miles
north of campus — offers downhill skiing and BSU-sponsored student transportation in the winter months.
Further, the Mississippi River Headwaters is a mere 45 minutes from Bemidji.
For further information About BSU visit our website at http://www.bemidjistate.edu.
Job ID #2024-014-BSU PCN 00790260
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• Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce – https://www.bemidji.org/
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Statement of Notice
Bemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX
Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.
Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of
their Title IX Coordinator.
Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Phone: (218) 755-2502
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601
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