International Student Advisor - Immigration

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides guidance, assistance, and expertise to international students and scholars to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. Enhances the international student experience and promotes cross-cultural understanding on campus. Provides guidance, assistance and expertise to students participating on international and domestic programs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident for certification as a Designated School Official (DSO).

Nice To Haves

• Background in international education or previous DSO experience preferred.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing work activities.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets immigration regulations for F-1 nonimmigrant status.
• Provides immigration advisement to F-1 students on Optional Practical Training and serves as Designated School Official (DSO).
• Monitors regulatory updates and apply necessary changes to operations, forms and advisement to maintain compliance.
• Oversees the maintenance of student files to ensure accurate record keeping, including creating new immigration files in a timely manner, and maintaining consistency of Sunapsis, and SEVIS records.
• Interfaces with Department of Homeland Security including Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), works with other DSO's to ensure consistent protocol regarding policies and procedures.
• Responds to communications related to immigration processes and transactions from academic units, student, government agencies and the community at large.
• Develops workshops and information sessions regarding international issues for University students, faculty and staff, in collaboration with various International Student Advisers.
• Coordinates the assessment efforts in the immigration area of the International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC)
• Assists Student Advising team with special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents
• Competitive rates for health and life benefits
• A wellness program
• Disability and leave program
• Paid holidays
• Retirement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree