Job Title: Assistant Director of International Student Services

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department: International Student Services

Reports To: Director of International Student Services: Stephanie Litton

Date: 08/25/2025 Last Revision

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of International Student Services supports the Director in advancing the success and well-being of international students at Southwestern Seminary. This position assists with federal compliance responsibilities, international student advising, programming, and community engagement. The Assistant Director serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), helping ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations related to F-1 students, while fostering an environment that promotes student flourishing and cultural integration.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Student Advising

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1/F-2 student visa compliance and other visa status’s as necessary.

• Assist with SEVIS records, I-20 issuance and maintenance, CPT/OPT processing, and other government-mandated reporting.

• Assist is COS, degree extensions, tax and graduation seminars, recruiting, and staff development.

• Maintain accurate student records and ensure timely updates of compliance documentation – institutionally and government expectations.

• Advise international students on immigration regulations, employment authorization, and related matters.

International Student Services and Programming

• Support international student orientations, arrival processes, and onboarding.

• Assist in planning and executing international student events such as Taste of the Nations, Supply Day, and other cultural engagement opportunities.

• Provide individual support to international students, fostering a welcoming environment and connecting them to campus resources.

• Help coordinate the International Student Organization in partnership with Student Life.

• Expectations: Liaison to fellowship groups, student care, and information.

Administrative and Office Support

• Assist the Director with communication, reporting, and documentation related to compliance and student success.

• Help track enrollment and retention data for international students.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information and sensitive compliance data.

• Provide clerical and office support as needed, including scheduling, correspondence, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications and Skills

• Successful completion of background check, education verification, work verification and credit check may be required.

• Ability to provide valid proof of identity and Work Authorization in the U.S.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Prior experience in higher education, student services, or international education preferred.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for DSO eligibility).

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Detail-oriented, task-driven, and able to meet deadlines independently.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with higher education software (e.g., SEVIS, Colleague, Slate) is a plus.

• Commitment to serving students with compassion, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to use a computer, phone, and other office equipment.

• Regularly required to talk and hear in office and meeting settings.

• Must be able to move about campus to attend meetings and support student events.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees.