What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, International Scholars Office position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS OFFICE, VP for Research - The International Scholars Office (ISchO) , to lead immigration advising and services for over 80 host departments and 2,400 international scholars at MIT. Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Director will oversee immigration processing, policy development, budget management, and staffing while serving as a strategic leader in international education. Key responsibilities include oversee immigration advising, visa processing, and compliance with federal regulations; formulate immigration-related policies with senior leadership and Office of General Counsel; supervise and develop a team of advisors and administrative staff; prepare and submit visa petitions (O-1, permanent residence) to USCIS and Department of Labor; serve as Responsible Officer for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program; represent MIT to government agencies, institutional leadership, and peer organizations; provide regulatory and legislative analysis; inform campus leadership of impacts on international education; manage budget, technology systems, and internal office operations; and serve on campus committees advocating for international scholars.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in a related field; a minimum of seven years immigration advising experience in an academic setting including direct, recent experience, expertise in O-1, H-1B, and permanent residence processing; experience managing a team or leading projects, programs, or functions; experience with J-1 visa advising, staff supervision and training; proficiency with SEVIS-interfacing immigration software; and experience with institutional leadership communication and regulatory analysis. PREFERRED : Master's degree in related field.
This position is hybrid, with 4 days in office required.
4/3/2026
DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS OFFICE, VP for Research - The International Scholars Office (ISchO) , to lead immigration advising and services for over 80 host departments and 2,400 international scholars at MIT. Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Director will oversee immigration processing, policy development, budget management, and staffing while serving as a strategic leader in international education. Key responsibilities include oversee immigration advising, visa processing, and compliance with federal regulations; formulate immigration-related policies with senior leadership and Office of General Counsel; supervise and develop a team of advisors and administrative staff; prepare and submit visa petitions (O-1, permanent residence) to USCIS and Department of Labor; serve as Responsible Officer for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program; represent MIT to government agencies, institutional leadership, and peer organizations; provide regulatory and legislative analysis; inform campus leadership of impacts on international education; manage budget, technology systems, and internal office operations; and serve on campus committees advocating for international scholars.
The Full Job Description Is Available, Here .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in a related field; a minimum of seven years immigration advising experience in an academic setting including direct, recent experience, expertise in O-1, H-1B, and permanent residence processing; experience managing a team or leading projects, programs, or functions; experience with J-1 visa advising, staff supervision and training; proficiency with SEVIS-interfacing immigration software; and experience with institutional leadership communication and regulatory analysis. PREFERRED : Master's degree in related field.
This position is hybrid, with 4 days in office required.
4/3/2026