International Student Advisor

Requisition Number: S01841P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E32

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

NOTE : This position is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

The International Student ADVISOR (ISA ) helps the International Student and Scholar Center (ISSC ) Office to provide and maintain quality service for International Students and Scholars and their dependents. In conjunction with the Executive Director, the advisor administers immigration rules and policies related to international students and scholars, with SEVIS F-1 and J-1 visa holders and their dependents. The ISA advises students on employment, financial, and cultural issues and works with various campus entities regarding international student issues. The advisor guides the development of process aimed at the streamlining and rendering information regarding immigration responsibilities for F-1 and J-1 Students. The advisor provides detailed professional and technical knowledge as it relates to non-immigrant visas and SEVIS compliance issues. The ISA serves as a Designated School Official (DSO ) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO ) 

Required Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelors degree
• One years of experience in post-secondary working with international students in admission and/or academic advising position

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: 

• First-hand experience working with Banner
• Experience with cross cultural communication and working with various cultural student populations
• Experience in providing one-on-one academic advisement to students in a college setting
• Understanding of SEVIS Rules and Regulations for F-1 and J-1 students
• Experience as an ARO for Exchange Visitors
• DSO experience

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 08/14/2024

Review Date: 08/28/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/benefits/Benefits-Information/Exempt-Benefits-2024-25.pdf?_gl=1*16aaoja*_gcl_au*MTE0MjUwMzAxMi4xNzE5NjA3MjQ5*_ga*NTk3NTk4ODMuMTYyNTI0NjM0Ng..*_ga_NBZY81HSZM*MTcyMzQ5MTQ4MS40NDIuMS4xNzIzNDk0NTU4LjAuMC4w.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin August 28, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. 

Physical Activity of this position: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5522095

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.jobelephant.com/