International Student Advisor

Illinois Institute of Technology•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Institute of Technology’s Office of Global Services seeks an International Student Advisor who will primarily serve the diverse international student population at Illinois Institute of Technology. The advisor will also be expected to provide support to international scholars as needed. The selected candidate focuses on providing accurate, compassionate, individualized advising and processing to incoming and present international students and Illinois Tech departments while ensuring institutional compliance with federal regulations governing Illinois Tech sponsored statuses.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as required by federal regulations for certification as a (DSO) Designated School Official and and (ARO) Alternate Responsible Officer.
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
Two years (2) or more, relevant work experience in a higher education environment or combination of education and experience.
Experience with international student and exchange scholar populations and regulations, including understanding of SEVIS, F, and J visa requirements.
Expertise in use of MS Office applications, especially, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience in the use of university students and personnel information systems.
Familiarity with FERPA regulations.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage complex projects.

Nice To Haves

Very strong preference for experience with Terra Dotta and Banner.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Advise F-1 students and/or J1 students/scholars on immigration regulations, cultural adjustment, academic and English language difficulties, financial concerns and general orientation to life in the U.S.
Oversee & Process student documents including but not limited to: Program extension, CPT, OPT, OPT Extension, Transfer Out, Academic Training, Workflow
Monitor international student and/or scholar compliance with government regulations.
Evaluate university policy and ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
Assist management team in compliance reporting including SEVIS Registration, address and employment updates and maintenance of status.
Respond to University or U.S. Government requests for data validation.
Review regular OGS’ targeted electronic communications with international students and scholars, and University divisions about programs and events.
Develop and deliver presentations to clientele in public forums.
Maintain standard protocols in working with confidential documents and sensitive data.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
Participate in bi-weekly advisor meetings.
Provide consistent and correct information.
Serve as On Call advisor on rotating basis.
Keep abreast of current issues affecting student population.
Keep abreast of changes in visa regulations.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Division, or University.