Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor – Office of International Education

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of International Education at Carnegie Mellon University is hiring a Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor to support its international students and scholars. The role shares responsibility for advising more than 8,000 international students and scholars on visa documents and handles immigration-related advising and legally required record-keeping in accordance with federal law and university policies and procedures. It also coordinates with university departments before and after student and scholar arrivals, and contributes to program development and implementation, policy development, advocacy, and special projects. The advisor collaborates with OIE colleagues and university partners across academic and administrative departments and Enrollment Services. Candidates should bring excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, integrity, adaptability, and the ability to work productively with a varied population of internal and external partners. The position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence and a successful pre-employment background check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience; comparable knowledge demonstrated through education and relevant experience may be considered.
One to two years of experience in international student/scholar advising.
Excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills, organization, and keen attention to detail.
Ability to work cooperatively and productively in a professional setting; ability to initiate and lead, take a big-picture perspective, and implement detailed plans.
Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students throughout the university.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience, and comfort presenting before a large audience.
Understanding of F and J non-immigrant regulations, sensitive deadlines, and SEVIS.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence (green card holder).
Successful pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant educational discipline and two to three years of experience in foreign student/scholar advising.
Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad.
Current knowledge of F, J, and H-1B regulations, SEVIS functionality, reporting requirements, and advisor duties.
Experience as a cross-cultural trainer.
Knowledge of Carnegie Mellon academic programs.

Responsibilities

Share responsibility for advising more than 8,000 international students and scholars on Carnegie Mellon visa documents.
Provide immigration advising and maintain precise records as required by federal law, university policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with university departments before and after student and scholar arrivals.
Contribute to program development and implementation, policy development, advocacy, and special projects.
Collaborate with OIE staff and university colleagues in academic and administrative departments and Enrollment Services.