International Student Advisor

ILSC Education Group • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Reporting directly to the Center Director, the International Student Advisor is responsible for providing student services in non-academic areas of student life such as orientation, immigration counseling, college counseling, legal counseling, medical assistance, personal counseling, housing and social activities, and performing other duties as may be necessary or assigned by the Center Director.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Good inter-personal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a wide variety of job duties.
• College graduate from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Courses in cross-cultural awareness or counseling preferred.
• One year of counseling experience preferred in such capacities as youth camp counselor or college residence advisor.
• Previous cross-cultural experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and presenting the new student orientation program in conjunction with other Center personnel.
• Counseling and assisting students with immigration matters.
• Maintaining up-to-date information on SEVIS regulations.
• Counseling and assisting qualified students with college selection and admission.
• Keeping an extensive library of college catalogues and placement guidebooks.
• Communicating with admissions officers to verify admissions requirements for international students.
• Maintaining a list of qualified doctors, dentists, personal counselors and lawyers and acting as a referral source for students.
• Assisting students in filing claims for medical insurance.
• Keeping accurate records and communicating with the insurance company.
• Maintaining information including, but not limited to, the following areas and acting as a referral source for students at: banks, post offices, area transportation, travel agencies, rental car agencies, recreational facilities, social services, campus resources and international student organizations.
• Planning, promoting and conducting student activities and maintaining the student activities budget.
• Assisting students with housing.
• Performing other duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance, including options for medical plans, dental, vision, HSA or FSA plans, life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Leave (Vacation, Paid Holidays and Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level