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Director of Student Services roles at U.S. universities and school districts regularly appear on H-1B LCA filings, making them a viable path for international professionals with degrees in education administration, counseling, or student affairs. Most positions require a master's degree, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions.
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Get Access To All JobsDirector of Student Services ~ Secondary
Location: District Administrative Center
Salary: $107,500.00
240 Workdays
Start Date: 7/1/2026
Purpose Statement
The job of Director of Student Services is done for the purpose/s of directing student services programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.
This job reports to Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Secondary.
Essential Functions
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Collaborates with internal and external personnel (i.e. other administrators, public agencies, community members, high school patrons, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
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Coordinates operations among middle and high school sports for the purpose of ensuring district objectives are achieved and resources are effectively utilized.
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Oversees the district’s random drug testing program for high school athletes as well as “opt-in” drug testing for middle and high school students.
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Develops and implements policies, procedures and/or processes (i.e. safety, security, crisis teams, threat assessments, emergency response planning, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
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Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes (i.e. risk management program in athletics, school resource officer program, district prevention program, etc.) for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
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Oversees management of all district student records.
-
Evaluates programs and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
-
Manages a wide variety of program components (i.e. threat assessments, crisis teams, district-level student discipline hearings, troubleshooting issues, district-level parent/student handbooks, school resource officer program, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services, which conform to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
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Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars (i.e. training, Board presentations, staff development for teachers and administrators, policy development, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing training, and conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
-
Performs personnel functions (i.e. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, misconduct, grievances, terminations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives with budget.
-
Researches a variety of topics (i.e. current best practices, law-related issues, statutory requirements, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs and/or policies.
-
Responds to issues involving staff, students, parental concerns, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
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Serves as a resource for building administrators relative to policies, procedures, and best practices.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software and web-based applications; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and effective application of mediation and conflict resolution skills.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; and stages of child development/behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; managing a department; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience:
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Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
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Three to five years successful administrative experience in grades 7-12.
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Demonstrated expertise related to student management and the application of appropriate consequences.
-
Demonstrated experience working with diverse school and community populations.
-
Demonstrated experience with emergency management planning processes, including an understanding of NIMS and ICS Organization Structure.
-
Completion of FEMA coursework IS 100, 200, 700 and other applicable trainings relative to emergency response planning.
-
Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution with issues that arise in an educational setting.
Education: Masters Degree in job-related area
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Administrators Credential
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Background Clearance
FLSA Status - Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Director of Student Services ~ Secondary
Location: District Administrative Center
Salary: $107,500.00
240 Workdays
Start Date: 7/1/2026
Purpose Statement
The job of Director of Student Services is done for the purpose/s of directing student services programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.
This job reports to Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Secondary.
Essential Functions
-
Collaborates with internal and external personnel (i.e. other administrators, public agencies, community members, high school patrons, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
-
Coordinates operations among middle and high school sports for the purpose of ensuring district objectives are achieved and resources are effectively utilized.
-
Oversees the district’s random drug testing program for high school athletes as well as “opt-in” drug testing for middle and high school students.
-
Develops and implements policies, procedures and/or processes (i.e. safety, security, crisis teams, threat assessments, emergency response planning, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
-
Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes (i.e. risk management program in athletics, school resource officer program, district prevention program, etc.) for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
-
Oversees management of all district student records.
-
Evaluates programs and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
-
Manages a wide variety of program components (i.e. threat assessments, crisis teams, district-level student discipline hearings, troubleshooting issues, district-level parent/student handbooks, school resource officer program, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services, which conform to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
-
Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars (i.e. training, Board presentations, staff development for teachers and administrators, policy development, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing training, and conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
-
Performs personnel functions (i.e. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, misconduct, grievances, terminations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives with budget.
-
Researches a variety of topics (i.e. current best practices, law-related issues, statutory requirements, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs and/or policies.
-
Responds to issues involving staff, students, parental concerns, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
-
Serves as a resource for building administrators relative to policies, procedures, and best practices.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software and web-based applications; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and effective application of mediation and conflict resolution skills.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; and stages of child development/behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; managing a department; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience:
-
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
-
Three to five years successful administrative experience in grades 7-12.
-
Demonstrated expertise related to student management and the application of appropriate consequences.
-
Demonstrated experience working with diverse school and community populations.
-
Demonstrated experience with emergency management planning processes, including an understanding of NIMS and ICS Organization Structure.
-
Completion of FEMA coursework IS 100, 200, 700 and other applicable trainings relative to emergency response planning.
-
Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution with issues that arise in an educational setting.
Education: Masters Degree in job-related area
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Administrators Credential
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Background Clearance
FLSA Status - Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Student Services
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct-field degree connection for H-1B approval. A master's in higher education administration, student affairs, or counseling typically qualifies. A general business degree alone can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing curriculum alignment before applying.
Target public universities over private schools
Public universities, community colleges, and K-12 district offices frequently sponsor H-1B workers and file LCAs through DOL annually. Check OFLC Wage Search for recent Director of Student Services LCA filings to identify which institutions have active sponsorship history.
Search verified H-1B employer history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Director of Student Services openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to institutions that have already cleared the DOL and USCIS process for this occupation code.
Clarify cap-exempt status during offer negotiations
Many university and nonprofit employers are cap-exempt under INA Section 214(g)(5), meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Confirm this status with HR before accepting an offer so your timeline doesn't depend on the April registration window.
Use O*NET to align your job description language
The O*NET occupation profile for Education Administrators lists the specific duties and knowledge areas USCIS adjudicators reference. Your offer letter and LCA job description should mirror this language to reduce the chance of a specialty occupation RFE.
Request premium processing when start dates are fixed
Academic hiring cycles run on hard timelines, often tied to the fall semester. If your start date is firm, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which gives USCIS a 15-business-day adjudication window rather than the standard several-month timeline.
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Find Director of Student Services JobsDirector of Student Services H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Student Services role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, or a closely aligned discipline. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so your offer letter should specify the degree requirement explicitly. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for this role most often?
Public universities, community college systems, large K-12 school districts, and accredited nonprofit educational institutions file the most H-1B LCAs for student services leadership positions. Many of these employers qualify as cap-exempt under the INA, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to browse Director of Student Services openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for this position and how is it determined?
The prevailing wage is set by DOL based on the occupation's SOC code, the employer's geographic location, and the required experience level. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at or above this wage. You can look up the applicable wage range for your location using the OFLC Wage Search tool before negotiating your offer, though the page you're on already displays live salary data for context.
Can I transfer an existing H-1B to a new Director of Student Services role?
Yes. If you're already on H-1B status, a new employer can file a portability transfer petition while you begin working, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new job must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards. The 60-day grace period after your current role ends also gives you time to secure a transfer without immediately falling out of status.
What documents should I prepare before a prospective employer starts the H-1B filing process?
You'll need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current I-94 record, any prior immigration approval notices, and a copy of your passport biographical page. For education roles, employers often also request professional licensure or certification documentation if the state requires it for the position. Having these ready shortens the LCA and I-129 preparation timeline significantly.
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